Python/React Devops Engineer | Outside Ir35 | Remote

SR2 REC LTD; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

SR2 REC LTD is seeking a Python/React DevOps Engineer to join our remote-capable team. The role covers frontend React/TypeScript work, Python backend services on AWS, and automated testing plus deployment responsibilities.

You will work in an Agile setting, taking features from refinement to production while improving CI/CD and operational delivery for a secure, scalable service.

Qualifications

• Strong React, TypeScript/JavaScript, and Python/FastAPI development.
• Experience building REST APIs and microservices.
• Hands-on AWS with IAM, monitoring and secrets management.
• Solid CI/CD, automated testing and code reviews.

Responsibilities

• Develop accessible front ends with React/TypeScript.
• Build Python/FastAPI services and REST APIs.
• Deliver DB changes including migrations and data modelling.
• Manage AWS deployments with security controls.
• Improve CI/CD pipelines and automated tests.
• Support release handover and documentation.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Python/FastAPI

AWS

REST APIs

OAuth2/OpenID/JWT

PostgreSQL/DynamoDB

CI/CD

Git

Agile teams

Job description

Python/React DevOps Engineer | Outside IR35 | Remote

We are looking for DevOps Engineer with Full Stack experience, specifically with Python and React, to support the development of a public sector digital service. This opportunity suits engineers who enjoy building applications and taking responsibility for how they are tested, deployed, and supported.

The Role

You'll work across React and TypeScript interfaces, Python backend services and AWS infrastructure, taking features from initial refinement through to production. Working within an Agile team, you'll combine hands-on development with automation and operational delivery to build secure, reliable software.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop accessible, responsive front ends using React and TypeScript.
• Build Python/FastAPI services, REST APIs and integrations with other systems.
• Deliver database changes, including data models, migrations and performance improvements.
• Configure and maintain AWS deployments, covering access controls, monitoring and secrets management.
• Improve CI/CD pipelines and automated testing to support consistent, reliable releases.
• Investigate defects, contribute to code reviews and prepare documentation for release and operational handover.

Essential

• Strong commercial development experience with React, TypeScript/JavaScript and Python/FastAPI.
• Experience building REST APIs and working with microservices.
• Practical knowledge of OAuth2, OpenID Connect and JWT authentication.
• Hands-on AWS experience using serverless or container-based services, including IAM, monitoring and secrets management.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and DynamoDB, including data modelling, query optimisation and migrations.
• Strong Git, code review and CI/CD practices, supported by automated unit, integration and API testing.
• Experience working collaboratively within Agile delivery teams.

Desirable

• Infrastructure as code.
• Container orchestration.
• Event-driven architectures.
• Troubleshooting and supporting production services.

The Details

• Contract role
• Duration: Until the end of the year initially
• IR35 status: Outside IR35
• Rate: £450-500p/d
• Location: Remote