Senior Python Developer

Job in Greater London, London, Greater London, EC1A, England, UK

Listing for: Wave Talent

Contract position
Listed on 2026-01-15

Job specializations:

Software Development
Python, Backend Developer, Cloud Engineer - Software, Software Engineer

Location: Greater London

Senior Python Developer – Contract

Location: Remote / Hybrid from London

Contract Length: 12 months (extension likely)

Day Rate: Competitive / Market-leading

The Role

We’re seeking a Senior Python Developer to work on a 12 month contract role to work on scalable, high-quality software using modern Python technologies. You’ll be part of an experienced engineering team delivering reliable backend services and APIs in a cloud-based environment.

This role suits someone who enjoys hands‑on development, clean code, and working with up‑to‑date tools and frameworks.

What You’ll Do

Build and maintain Python-based backend services and APIs
Write clean, testable, well-structured code
Work with cloud infrastructure and containerised environments
Collaborate with engineers, product, and data teams
Contribute to system design, performance, and reliability

Tech Stack

Python 3.x
FastAPI / Flask / Django
REST APIs, async Python
Postgre

SQL / MySQL / Redis
Docker, Kubernetes
AWS / Azure / GCP
CI/CD, automated testing

If you’re a Senior Python Developer who wants challenging work, modern tools, and the freedom that comes with contract roles, we’d love to hear from you.

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