Remote Full-Stack Python Engineer (FastAPI)

Propel; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative EdTech start‑up is seeking a Full-Stack Python Engineer with strong back-end skills for a 6-month contract. The role involves designing back-end services and developing scalable microservices, while also supporting some frontend work with React. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in backend engineering, strong Python skills, and familiarity with microservices architectures. This remote position offers a rate of £400/day and may extend beyond the initial contract.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of back‑end engineering experience.
• Strong skills in Python and experience with FastAPI.
• Hands-on experience with microservices and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and build back-end services in Python.
• Develop scalable micro-services and build RESTful APIs.
• Collaborate closely with product, frontend, and DevOps teams.

Skills

Python

Microservices

RESTful APIs

Database experience (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)

React

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Job description

An innovative EdTech start‑up is seeking a Full-Stack Python Engineer with strong back-end skills for a 6-month contract. The role involves designing back-end services and developing scalable microservices, while also supporting some frontend work with React. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in backend engineering, strong Python skills, and familiarity with microservices architectures. This remote position offers a rate of £400/day and may extend beyond the initial contract.