Python Engineer - Short term contract

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy is looking for a Python Engineer for a short-term remote contract in Chelmsford. The role involves building APIs, technical guidance, and supporting engineering excellence within client projects. Candidates should be UK-based with capability in quality engineering and handling large data sets.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of TDD and BDD practices.
• Experience with FastAPI or Flask.
• Up-to-date Python skills for coding and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Building APIs and integrating them with external platforms.
• Providing technical guidance and conducting code reviews.
• Designing, developing, and deploying high-performance data processing solutions.

Skills

Python coding

Testing

Debugging

Quality engineering practices

Experience with large datasets

FastAPI

Flask

BigQuery

Job description

Python Engineer - Short term contract, Chelmsford

Client: trg.recruitment

Location: Chelmsford, UK (Remote first)

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 31.05.2025

Expiry Date: 15.07.2025

Job Description:

• Compensation: up to £575 per day
• Contract Duration: 8 weeks, 4 sprints
• Location: Remote first (UK based)
• Stack: Python, FastAPI, Flask, GCP, BigQuery

Our long-term client is a well-known consultancy delivering comprehensive functional solutions. They support engineering teams from FTSE 100 and S&P 500 companies in building complex digital strategies. Engineering excellence is central to their approach, with more than half of their employees being engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Building APIs and integrating them with external platforms
• Providing technical guidance and conducting code reviews for team members
• Designing, developing, and deploying high-performance data processing solutions

Must Have Experience:

• Knowledge of quality engineering practices and tooling, including TDD and BDD
• Up-to-date Python coding, testing, and debugging skills
• Experience working with large datasets
• Experience with FastAPI or Flask
• Experience with BigQuery

This is a contract role outside IR35. Applicants must be UK-based and have a registered UK company or be willing to set one up. To apply or for more information, please click "Apply" or contact [emailprotected].