Python Developer

OSCAR ASSOCIATES (UK) LIMITED; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech firm in Nottingham is seeking a Python Developer to join their tech team on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract. This position involves designing and maintaining back-end services using Python and FastAPI, and collaborating with various teams to deliver effective solutions. The role offers a flexible hybrid working model, with only two office days per month, alongside a competitive salary and benefits, including private healthcare and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Bonus scheme

Enhanced pension scheme

27 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Weekly career development sessions

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Python development, ideally with FastAPI or similar frameworks.
• Solid database knowledge: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
• Familiarity with version control and CI/CD processes using Git and Azure DevOps.
• Experience deploying to cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP.

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, and maintaining robust, modern back-end services and APIs using Python and FastAPI.
• Collaborating with Data, BI, and Product teams to create intelligent, data-driven solutions.
• Supporting the architecture and scalability of systems running in cloud environments.

Skills

Python development

FastAPI

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Git

Azure DevOps

Job description

Python Developer - Fintech Innovation

• Nottingham (Hybrid - 2 Days Per Month in Office) | ?? £55,000 - £65,000 DOE
• 12-Month FTC with Potential for Permanent Role
  
  

Shape the future of finance with scalable tech in a fast-growing fintech.

We're a national fintech business with over 500 employees and offices across the UK-and we're scaling fast. Right now, we're looking for a highly skilled Python Developer to join our growing tech team in Nottingham on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract, with strong potential for a permanent position depending on business needs.

If you're passionate about writing clean, efficient Python code and thrive in collaborative, cross-functional environments, this is your chance to work on meaningful products that are reshaping financial services.

• What You'll Be Doing:
• Designing, building, and maintaining robust, modern back-end services and APIs using Python and FastAPI.
• Collaborating with Data, BI, and Product teams to create intelligent, data-driven solutions.
• Supporting the architecture and scalability of systems running in cloud environments.
• Working with Git and Azure DevOps to manage code, pipelines, and deployments.
• What You'll Need:
• Proven experience in Python development (ideally with FastAPI or similar frameworks).
• Solid database knowledge: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
• Familiarity with version control and CI/CD processes using Git and Azure DevOps.
• Experience deploying to cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• A team-first mindset and strong collaboration skills.
• Hybrid Working:
• Just 2 days per month in the Nottingham office: the last Friday of each month, plus one additional day of your choice.
• Enjoy the flexibility of remote work without losing team connection and collaboration.
• What You'll Get:
• ?? Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 DOE
• ?? Private healthcare
• ?? Bonus scheme
• ?? Enhanced pension scheme
• ?? 27 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• ?? Weekly career development sessions
  
  

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