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Senior Python Engineer

Senior Python Engineer

On site

London, United kingdom

£ 550 /day

Senior

Freelance

16-10-2025

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Skills

Communication Python CI/CD Docker Kubernetes Test Test Automation Problem-solving Architecture Programming Databases AWS cloud platforms Microservice CI/CD Pipelines Microservices

Job Specifications

Title: Senior Python Engineer
Rate: PS550/Day
Outside: Outside IR35
Remote: Fully Remote
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Python Engineer for a 12-month contract within the Staffing & Recruiting industry. This role offers the flexibility of fully remote work and is a great opportunity for candidates looking to work on cutting-edge Back End systems in a high-performing team. The position is Outside IR35 and pays up to PS550 per day based on experience.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Python development, with a proven track record of delivering scalable and efficient applications. You should be comfortable working independently as well as part of a distributed team. Experience with cloud platforms (preferably AWS), microservices architecture, and CI/CD pipelines is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable Python applications
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
Ensure code quality through test automation and code reviews
Troubleshoot, debug, and optimise performance of existing systems
Contribute to architectural and technical decisions
Required Skills and Experience:
Extensive experience with Python (minimum 5 years in a professional environment)
Strong understanding of software engineering principles and design patterns
Proficiency with RESTful API development
Experience with Docker and cloud platforms (preferably AWS)
Knowledge of relational and non-relational databases
Understanding of CI/CD tools and practices
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Desirable:
Experience with asynchronous programming (eg asyncio)
Knowledge of microservice architecture
Understanding of container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes
Background in the Staffing & Recruiting industry is a plus

About the Company

Gravitas is an internationally renowned recruitment group supporting niche roles within technology, insurance, and banking. We help fuel innovation by supporting specialisms that underpin development, transformation, and growth. As niche specialists, we partner with our clients to create strategic hiring solutions that deliver the best, skilled, niche, talent - fast. We balance speed and excellence with compliance and integrity. That's why we are trusted! Our proactive, people-focused approach to specialist recruitment, me... Know more