Senior Python Engineer - Backend

Intec Select; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 101,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Intec Select Limited is seeking a Python Engineer for a London-based hybrid role on an initial 6-month contract. The role focuses on hands-on backend development, RESTful APIs and microservices with a Python stack.

You will design and maintain scalable backend services, collaborate with product and architecture teams, and contribute to API design and production issue resolution. Hybrid work is available with on-site two days weekly.

Qualifications

• Significant backend development experience in Python.
• Experience with Django and Django REST Framework.
• Strong RESTful API design and integration skills.
• Experience building microservices.
• Solid PostgreSQL or MySQL experience.
• Familiar with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Experience with CI/CD and Agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain scalable backend services using Python.
• Develop robust RESTful APIs and backend integrations.
• Build and maintain Python-based microservices and service components.
• Design solutions that integrate with internal platforms, databases and third-party services.
• Work closely with Product, Architecture, QA and other engineering teams.
• Write clean, well-tested and maintainable Python code and participate in code reviews.
• Contribute to backend architecture, API design and technical decision-making.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance, integration and production issues.

Skills

Python

Django

REST APIs

Microservices

PostgreSQL / MySQL

Cloud (AWS / Azure / GCP)

CI/CD

Agile

On-site coordination (London)

Tools

Django REST Framework

PostgreSQL

MySQL

AWS

Azure

GCP

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Job description

Location: London - Hybrid, 2 days/week on-site

Contract: Initial 6 months (view to extend)

Overview

A global data-driven technology company is looking for a Python Engineer to join their technology team on an initial 6-month contract. This is a hands-on role building and maintaining customer-facing and backend platforms, working across the full stack with a Python-based backend. The role is hybrid, with 2 days per week required on-site at the client's London office.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain scalable backend services using Python
• Develop robust RESTful APIs and backend integrations
• Build and maintain Python-based microservices and service components
• Design solutions that integrate with internal platforms, databases and third-party services
• Work closely with Product, Architecture, QA and other engineering teams
• Write clean, well-tested and maintainable Python code and participate in code reviews
• Contribute to backend architecture, API design and technical decision-making
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance, integration and production issues

Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience as a Backend Software Engineer / Python Developer
• Strong Python development experience, ideally with Django and/or Django REST Framework
• Excellent experience designing and developing RESTful APIs
• Experience building backend services and microservice-based applications
• Strong experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL
• Experience integrating with internal and third-party APIs and services
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern software engineering practices
• Comfortable working within an Agile engineering environment
• Must be able to work on-site in London 2 days per week
• Duration: 6 months initial, likely extension
• Location: London - Hybrid (2 days on-site)