Senior Backend Engineer - Data Pipelines - £600.day

ZipRecruiter; London; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A seed-funded LegalTech startup in the UK seeks a Data-Focused Senior Software Engineer to design and build data pipelines and backend systems using Python and GCP. This remote position offers up to £600/day outside IR35 for 3 months with a possibility of extension. Ideal candidates have a startup mindset and strong experience in building platforms from scratch.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Python and GCP.
• Strong understanding of IaC tools, specifically Terraform.
• Experience designing and building platforms from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Design and build data pipelines in Python and GCP.
• Deliver high-performance backend systems.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code for scalability.
• Build backend services and data pipelines from scratch.
• Architect event-driven solutions in GCP.

Skills

Python

GCP

Building data pipelines

Event-driven solutions

Terraform

Job description

Job Description

Senior Software Engineer - Data & Backend - Up to £600/day outside IR35

LegalTech | Remote (UK) | Python | GCP | Data Pipelines | Event-Based Solutions

We are helping a seed-funded LegalTech startup build their MVP. They need a Data-Focused Senior Software Engineer passionate about building data pipelines and backend systems using Python. If you want a role where you can build from scratch and make a significant impact, this could be the opportunity for you!

Location: Remote (UK Only)

Contract details: Outside IR35, Up to £600/day, 3 months (possible extension)

As a Software Engineer on this project, you will:

1. Design and build data pipelines in Python and GCP
2. Deliver high-performance backend systems
3. Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to ensure scalability

Responsibilities include:

• Building backend services and data pipelines from scratch
• Architecting event-driven solutions in GCP with Pub/Sub and Cloud Run
• Developing and optimizing Python code for robust backend systems
• Integrating APIs, enriching data, and delivering scalable data pipelines
• Implementing modern IaC practices for deployment and automation

Ideal candidates will have:

• Expertise in Python, GCP, and building complex data pipelines
• Strong understanding of IaC tools, specifically Terraform
• A startup mindset: adaptable, collaborative, and product-focused
• Experience designing and building platforms from scratch