Python Software Engineer, Python, AWS | Python, TDD & BDD, Monitoring | Household Name | £650 - 750pd Outside IR35 | 6-month contract | Fully Remote (UK)

Python Software Engineer, Python, AWS | Python, TDD & BDD, Monitoring | Household Name | £650 - 750pd Outside IR35 | 6-month contract | Fully Remote (UK)

Opportunity:

We\'re supporting a fast-moving client with national reach, that needs a Python Software Engineer Contractor with strong experience across Python & AWS. This is a freelance role within a tech-driven team – Where you’ll be the subject matter expert, designing, implementing, and managing software, platforms and more.

What You\'ll Be Doing as a Python Software Engineer, Python, AWS | Python, TDD & BDD, Monitoring | £650 - 750pd Outside IR35 | 6-month contract | Fully Remote (UK)

  • Design and deploy scalable, high-performance software aligned with long-term business goals.
  • Monitor and optimize distributed systems for reliability, uptime, and efficiency.
  • Automate configuration, provisioning, and deployment to reduce manual effort and streamline operations.
  • Implement and uphold security standards, including encryption, access control, and compliance.
  • Lead incident response and root cause analysis, applying preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
  • Collaborate across teams (QA, DevOps, IT) to troubleshoot and enhance system performance.
  • Maintain clear documentation for configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting.
  • Ensure software meets design goals: performance, modularity, reliability, and maintainability.

Core Skills for the Python Software Engineer, Python, AWS | Python, TDD & BDD, Monitoring | £650 - 750pd Outside IR35 | 6-month contract | Fully Remote (UK)

  • Strong Python expertise, especially for API development and testing in cloud environments (preferably AWS).
  • Solid experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization, automation, and orchestration tools.
  • Familiar with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
  • Proficient in scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell), with a focus on Python.
  • Skilled in TDD and BDD, primarily using Python.
  • Deep understanding of distributed systems, networking, storage, and compute management.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills, with experience in root cause analysis and timely resolution.
  • Knowledge of security standards (ISO27001, NIST, GDPR) and infrastructure security best practices.
  • Experienced with monitoring/logging tools like Splunk, Grafana, and the ELK stack.

Details for the Python Software Engineer, Python, AWS | Python, TDD & BDD, Monitoring | £650 - 750pd Outside IR35 | 6-month contract | Fully Remote (UK)

  • Contract: LTD company (UK) / B2B
  • Location: Remote (must be UK-based)
  • Duration: Long-term engagement potential
  • Start: ASAP

If interested in this Python Software Engineer, Python, AWS | Python, TDD & BDD, Monitoring | Household Name | £650 - 750pd Outside IR35 | 6-month contract | Fully Remote (UK), please apply here and we will contact you if it\'s a good match! :)

Salary: GBP 46800 - 54600 per year Experience: 5 years required
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