Python Software Engineer, Python, AWS | Python, TDD & BDD, Monitoring | Household Name | £650 -[...]

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

Job summary

A leading technology-driven company in the UK is seeking a Python Software Engineer Contractor for a 6-month fully remote contract. The successful candidate will lead the development of impactful software, optimize performance, and ensure compliance with security standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong skills in Python and AWS, with a focus on TDD and BDD methodologies.

Qualifications

• Strong Python expertise for API development in cloud environments.
• Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy scalable, high-performance software.
• Monitor and optimize distributed systems for reliability.
• Lead incident response and root cause analysis.

Skills

Python

AWS

TDD

BDD

Monitoring

Troubleshooting

Containerization

CI/CD

Tools

Splunk

Grafana

ELK stack

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26.06.2025

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Python Software Engineer, Python, AWS | Python, TDD & BDD, Monitoring | Household Name | £650 - 750pd Outside IR35 | 6-month contract | Fully Remote (UK)

We're supporting a fast-moving client with national reach, that needs a Python Software Engineer Contractor with strong experience across Python & AWS. This is a freelance role within a tech-driven team – Where you’ll be the subject matter expert, designing, implementing, and managing software, platforms and more.

What You'll Be Doing as a Python Software Engineer, Python, AWS | Python, TDD & BDD, Monitoring | £650 - 750pd Outside IR35 | 6-month contract | Fully Remote (UK)

• Design and deploy scalable, high-performance software aligned with long-term business goals.
• Monitor and optimize distributed systems for reliability, uptime, and efficiency.
• Automate configuration, provisioning, and deployment to reduce manual effort and streamline operations.
• Implement and uphold security standards, including encryption, access control, and compliance.
• Lead incident response and root cause analysis, applying preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
• Collaborate across teams (QA, DevOps, IT) to troubleshoot and enhance system performance.
• Maintain clear documentation for configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure software meets design goals: performance, modularity, reliability, and maintainability.

Core Skills for the Python Software Engineer, Python, AWS | Python, TDD & BDD, Monitoring | £650 - 750pd Outside IR35 | 6-month contract | Fully Remote (UK)

• Strong Python expertise, especially for API development and testing in cloud environments (preferably AWS).
• Solid experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization, automation, and orchestration tools.
• Familiar with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Proficient in scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell), with a focus on Python.
• Skilled in TDD and BDD, primarily using Python.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, networking, storage, and compute management.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, with experience in root cause analysis and timely resolution.
• Knowledge of security standards (ISO27001, NIST, GDPR) and infrastructure security best practices.
• Experienced with monitoring/logging tools like Splunk, Grafana, and the ELK stack.

Details for the Python Software Engineer, Python, AWS | Python, TDD & BDD, Monitoring | £650 - 750pd Outside IR35 | 6-month contract | Fully Remote (UK)

• Contract: LTD company (UK) / B2B
• Location: Remote (must be UK-based)
• Start: ASAP

If interested in this Python Software Engineer, Python, AWS | Python, TDD & BDD, Monitoring | Household Name | £650 - 750pd Outside IR35 | 6-month contract | Fully Remote (UK), please apply here and we will contact you if it's a good match! :)