Python Developer

Python Developer

London (Hybrid, 2 days onsite per week)
6-Month Contract | Inside IR35 | Competitive Day Rate

We are looking for an experienced Python Developer to join a high-performing technology team developing innovative machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions that support cutting-edge scientific research and drug discovery.

This is a key role focused on designing, building, and deploying scalable software platforms that enable the integration of AI/ML capabilities into production environments. You''ll work closely with software engineers, data engineers, data scientists, and research teams to deliver high-quality solutions that accelerate scientific innovation and improve outcomes through advanced technology.

You will be responsible for the development, deployment, integration, and continuous improvement of cloud-native applications, ensuring they are secure, scalable, reliable, and aligned with modern software engineering best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs for Python-based web applications.
• Design, deploy, and manage cloud-native infrastructure to support data-driven applications and services.
• Integrate AI/ML models and services with frontend applications, data platforms, and compute environments.
• Deliver high-quality software solutions following engineering best practices, including automated testing, documentation, and code quality standards.
• Develop, monitor, and improve key operational and performance metrics across applications and services.
• Participate in peer code reviews, contributing to continuous improvement across engineering standards and practices.
• Collaborate with software engineers, data engineers, and data scientists to build and maintain end-to-end data and machine learning pipelines.
• Support CI/CD processes and ensure reliable deployment of applications into production environments.
• Troubleshoot, optimise, and maintain applications to ensure high availability and performance.

We''re Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Python Developer, Backend Developer, Software Engineer, or Application Developer.
• Strong commercial experience developing applications using Python.
• Experience working within cloud environments, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks such as Pytest.
• Strong understanding of modern software development practices, including Git, GitHub, CI/CD, and DevOps methodologies.
• Experience working within Agile software development environments.
• Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Desirable:

Experience with FastAPI, Docker, containerised applications, React or Vue, AI/ML-powered applications, Large Language Models (LLMs), Natural Language Processing (NLP), data engineering pipelines, scientific datasets, and highly regulated environments. Exposure to technical leadership, mentoring junior developers, or delivering large-scale software projects would be advantageous.

Qualifications:

Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, Life Sciences, or a related discipline, or equivalent commercial experience.

Contract Details:

• 6-Month Initial Contract
• Inside IR35
• London-based
• Hybrid Working (2 days onsite per week)
• Potential for extension based on project requirements

If you''re passionate about Python development, cloud technologies, and building scalable software solutions that make a real-world impact, we''d love to hear from you.