Backend Developer (Python)
6-month hybrid contract (inside IR35) in London for a Python backend developer joining a tier 1 bank's engineering team to build, modernise and support distributed, business-critical backend systems using Python, SQL, Kafka/Tibco, Kubernetes/OpenShift and Prometheus/Grafana. Strong banking experience is mandatory.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Backend
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Strong banking experience
- Strong Python backend development
- Advanced SQL / database development
- Microservices and event-driven architecture
- Kafka and/or Tibco
- TDD and automated testing
- Kubernetes and/or OpenShift
- Prometheus, Grafana or similar
- Production support and troubleshooting
- Agile delivery experience
Nice to have
- Financial Services / Capital Markets experience
- CI/CD and DevOps
- Legacy system modernisation
- Experience supporting critical production platforms
Full description
**Backend Developer (Python)
6 Months
London (Hybrid)
£#removed# per day (Inside IR35)***Please note - The selected candidate MUST HAVE strong Banking Experience to be considered for this positon*
My client, a tier 1 bank, looking for an experienced Backend Developer to join a high-performing engineering team within a global financial services environment. The role focuses on building, modernising and supporting highly distributed, business-critical backend systems.
Key Requirements
- Strong Python backend development
- Advanced SQL / database development
- Microservices and event-driven architecture
- Kafka and/or Tibco
- TDD and automated testing
- Kubernetes and/or OpenShift
- Prometheus, Grafana or similar
- Production support and troubleshooting
- Agile delivery experience
Desirable
- Financial Services / Capital Markets experience
- CI/CD and DevOps
- Legacy system modernisation
- Experience supporting critical production platforms
We're looking for a hands-on engineer with strong problem-solving skills and a focus on code quality, testing and system reliability.