Python Engineer - Short term contract

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is seeking a contractor for a remote-first position specializing in Python, FastAPI, and Flask. This role focuses on building APIs and providing technical guidance to engineering teams that support prominent clients. Ideal candidates will possess strong abilities in quality engineering and experience handling large datasets. The contract is for 8 weeks, offering competitive daily rates.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of quality engineering best practices including TDD, BDD.
• Up-to-date skills in Python coding, testing, and debugging.
• Experience with FastAPI, Flask, and handling large datasets.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Quality engineering best practices

Python

Testing

Debugging

Large datasets

FastAPI

Flask

BigQuery

Job description

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Client:

trg.recruitment

Location:

Derby, United Kingdom

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: 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 complete functional solutions. They support engineering teams from FTSE 100 and S&P 500 companies in building complex digital strategies. Engineering excellence is at the core of their approach; more than half of their employees are 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 solutions that process large volumes of data

Must Have Experience:

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

Additional Information:

This is a contract role outside IR35. You must be UK-based and have a company registered in the UK or be willing to set one up. If you're interested, please click "Apply" or contact [emailprotected] for more information.