Backend Software Engineer (Python/Django) x4 | Contract | £450 to £475 per day Outside IR35 | Bath, Hybrid or RemoteBright Purple is partnering with a well-established B2B software business to bring in a contract Backend Software Engineers. You will join the team redesigning their client portal.This is a hands‑on role for an experienced mid‑level or senior Python engineer. You will design and build the APIs and backend workflows behind new portal features and own your work through to production. You will work in a collaborative product team that values good engineering, uses AI‑assisted development well and wants contractors who will add to technical decisions.What you’ll be doingDesigning, building and maintaining backend services and APIs using Python and DjangoOwning work end to end, from technical refinement through to deployment and monitoringWorking closely with product, programme management, QA, platform engineering and other developers to shape practical solutionsMaking sound trade‑offs across security, performance, maintainability, cost and deliveryBreaking complex work into clear increments and raising dependencies and risks earlyWriting clean, well‑tested, well‑documented code with good observability built inTaking part in code reviews and helping improve test automation, CI/CD and production reliability.What you’ll bringCommercial experience building and supporting backend services in productionStrong Python skills and production Django experience, including the ORM, migrations, configuration and testingA track record of designing maintainable REST APIs, with solid data modelling and relational database practiceGood knowledge of authentication, authorisation, single sign‑on patterns and secure API designA testing mindset and experience working with CI/CDConfidence diagnosing application, database and performance issues in live environmentsAn understanding of cloud‑hosted applications and infrastructure as code, ideally in AWSClear communication and the ability to explain technical trade‑offs to technical and non‑technical colleaguesNice to haveFastAPI or another modern Python API frameworkPostgreSQL or MySQL, Docker, Celery, Redis and SentryAsynchronous or event‑driven processingAWS CDK, Terraform or similarExperience in agile, product‑led or data‑rich B2B environment
Django Developer in London employer: BRIGHT PURPLE RESOURCING LTD.
Join a forward-thinking digital learning company in the UK that champions creativity and innovation. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have access to professional development opportunities while working in a collaborative and supportive environment. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work, allowing you to balance your personal and professional life effectively.
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