Senior Python Developer: FastAPI & Azure Microservices

Insight Global; England; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Senior Python Developer with a focus on FastAPI for a premier energy client in London. This mid-senior level contract position involves designing and deploying scalable backend services, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and developing high-performance APIs. The role requires extensive Python experience, API development skills, and proficiency in Azure environments. This is a hybrid position with three days onsite and two days remote, offering a 12-month contract inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with backend Python development.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming and software design principles.
• Hands-on experience with API development (REST/GraphQL).
• Proficient with FastAPI.
• Experience working in an Azure cloud environment.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps tools.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable Python-based backend services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, data engineers, and DevOps.
• Develop and maintain APIs and microservices with high performance and security.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.

Skills

Backend Python development

API development

FastAPI

Azure cloud experience

Git

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps tools

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Job description

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Senior Python Developer with a focus on FastAPI for a premier energy client in London. This mid-senior level contract position involves designing and deploying scalable backend services, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and developing high-performance APIs. The role requires extensive Python experience, API development skills, and proficiency in Azure environments. This is a hybrid position with three days onsite and two days remote, offering a 12-month contract inside IR35.