Software Engineer

Python Developer – 12-month Contract

Rate: £557.65/day (Inside IR35)

A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Python Automation Developer to join their automation team on a 12-month contract. This role is primarily back-end (around 80%) but offers opportunities to work across the full stack with some front-end exposure.

What you’ll do

• Design and develop intelligent automation solutions using Python
• Lead code reviews, ensuring quality and consistency across the team
• Build and maintain APIs, integrate third-party services, and manage Postgres databases
• Develop test strategies, plans and scripts for new and existing features
• Contribute to multiple projects while balancing new feature development with documentation and on-time delivery
• Communicate progress in sprint reviews, demos and planning sessions

Key skills & experience

• 7+ years in Python development with 2+ years leading or reviewing code
• Strong automation background with Selenium and iOS functional automation
• Full SDLC testing experience from inception to delivery
• Experience in front-end development (JavaScript, React)
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git, Jenkins)
• Familiarity with data handling and ETL processes using libraries such as Pandas

Nice to have

• Experience building LLM applications, MCP servers, agents, or RAG systems
• Automated data analytics and reporting across multiple systems

Why join

• High-impact role in a modern automation environment
• Flexible hybrid working – 3 days on-site, 2 from home
• Opportunity to work on AI-based intelligent automation projects

This contract is inside IR35 and requires someone who can hit the ground running in a fast-moving team.