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

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Python Software Engineer for a remote contract role in the UK. Candidates should have strong Python and AWS skills, with experience in CI/CD and monitoring tools. The position offers a competitive daily rate of £650-750pd and involves working in a tech-driven team, focusing on software development and systems management.

Qualifications

• Strong Python expertise for API development in AWS.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of security standards like ISO27001, NIST.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy scalable, high-performance software.
• Automate configuration and deployment processes.
• Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot and enhance performance.

Skills

Python

AWS

CI/CD

TDD

BDD

DevOps

Monitoring

Troubleshooting

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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), kingston upon hull, east yorkshire

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kingston upon hull, east yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

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! :)