Job Specifications
Product Engineer, Full Stack/AI, Contract | Python, TypeScript, AWS | Scale up, Creative Tools | £550-675 per day - Outside IR35 | 6 Months Initial | UK remote
Opportunity:
We’re supporting an innovative, fast-moving team. They’re building cutting-edge creative production tools, and are looking for a Full Stack Python Engineer with strong Python, React experience and startup mindset. This is a remote role, giving you autonomy while you design, build and scale applications that power creative workflows in industries like media and digital production.
You’ll be delivering greenfield features end-to-end, working closely with creative teams, and solving unique technical challenges with modern web and cloud technologies.
What You’ll Be Doing as a Product Engineer, Full Stack/AI, Contract | Python, TypeScript, AWS | Scale up, Creative Tools | £550-675 per day - Outside IR35 | 6 Months Initial | UK remote
Build and maintain dynamic, responsive web interfaces with React, TypeScript, and modern CSS.
Implement state management solutions (e.g., Redux, Zustand) for seamless user experiences.
Design and develop robust backend services and APIs with Python, Django, FastAPI, including both REST and GraphQL.
Architect and maintain scalable database solutions (SQL/NoSQL).
Deploy and manage applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform in AWS environments.
Maintain CI/CD pipelines, monitor application health, and ensure uptime and performance.
Collaborate cross-functionally with designers, product managers, and engineers to deliver high-quality products.
Innovate and drive solutions for unique technical challenges in creative workflows.
Contribute to tools integrated with creative software (e.g., Houdini, Nuke, DaVinci Resolve).
Core Skills for the Product Engineer, Full Stack/AI, Contract | Python, TypeScript, AWS | Scale up, Creative Tools | £550-675 per day - Outside IR35 | 6 Months Initial | UK remote
Strong proficiency in React, TypeScript, and modern web development best practices.
Solid backend experience with Python, Django, FastAPI, and database design.
Knowledge of state management libraries like Redux or Zustand.
Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud deployment on AWS.
Experience with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
Understanding of scalable architecture patterns and data integrity principles.
Ability to work autonomously, with a proven track record of delivering end-to-end products.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Nice to Have:
Experience working in startups or high-growth environments.
Familiarity with creative production tools such as Houdini, Nuke, DaVinci Resolve.
Knowledge of ReactFlow or similar frameworks for node-graph-driven applications.
Passion for creative automation and solving unique technical challenges.
Details for the Product Engineer, Full Stack/AI, Contract | Python, TypeScript, AWS | Scale up, Creative Tools | £550-675 per day - Outside IR35 | 6 Months Initial | UK remote
Location: Remote (Work from anywhere in the UK)
Type: Contract, full-time
Rate: GBP525-675 per day Outside IR35
Start: ASAP
About the Company
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