Senior Python Backend Engineer — Remote-First, Long-Term Contract

Archer Recruitment; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Recruitment is seeking a Senior Python Developer for a long-term day-rate contract in Ireland. You will build and evolve a cloud-native SaaS platform used by leading financial institutions, using Python, Django and SQL in an Azure environment.

Expect strong remote-first flexibility with just 2/3 days on site per month, and opportunities for extension or permanent roles. You will own backend components, design secure APIs, and work with cross-functional teams to prototype and deliver

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years’ Python development experience.
• Strong Python development experience building scalable, production-grade backend applications.
• Excellent experience developing APIs and backend web applications.

Responsibilities

• Own key components of a cloud-based SaaS platform and influence their design and delivery.
• Design and develop secure, high-performance backend services and APIs using Python.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to shape solutions and rapidly prototype ideas.
• Contribute to the full development lifecycle from development and testing through deployment and optimization.
• Support CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation and modern DevOps practices for global scale.

Skills

Python

Backend development

APIs

Web applications

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Archer Recruitment is seeking a Senior Python Developer for a long-term day-rate contract in Ireland. You will build and evolve a cloud-native SaaS platform used by leading financial institutions, using Python, Django and SQL in an Azure environment.

Expect strong remote-first flexibility with just 2/3 days on site per month, and opportunities for extension or permanent roles. You will own backend components, design secure APIs, and work with cross-functional teams to prototype and deliver