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Python Developer

Python Developer

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London, United kingdom

Full Time

10-11-2025

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Skills

Python GitHub CI/CD Databases FastAPI Kafka Microservices

Job Specifications

Senior Python Engineer (Contract – FastAPI, APIs, Kafka)

£500–£600/day | Outside IR35 | Hybrid London (2 days/week) | Start ASAP

We’re working with a fast-moving data intelligence business building a next-gen commercial property platform — and they need a Senior Python Engineer to join immediately and help hit a hard launch deadline of December 6th.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of backend API development, replacing mock endpoints with real, production-grade services powering the app’s front end. Expect to work hands-on in a tight-knit team alongside an exceptional technical lead.

You will be doing?

Build and optimise APIs in Python/FastAPI
Integrate with databases and OpenSearch for data aggregation
Deliver reliable, performant endpoints in a microservices environment (~100 services)
Collaborate closely on design and trade-offs to meet delivery goals

Tech Environment

Python (FastAPI) | Kafka (nice-to-have) | GitHub CI/CD | OpenSearch | Microservices

Start: Next week
Contract: ~6–7 weeks (through Christmas), possible extension
IR35: Outside (small-company exemption)
Hybrid: London — Tuesday in-office required, likely one more day TBC

Day Rate

£500–£600/day (target). Quick, one-hour GitHub task followed by same-day feedback.

About the Company

Established back in 2004, Burns Sheehan is a specialist technology recruitment agency based in London & Manchester. We partner with growing organisations with a compelling story to tell and connect them with world class tech talent across the UK and Europe, creating industry-leading teams across Software Engineering, Product & Delivery, Platform Engineering & Infrastructure, Data, C-Suite & Leadership. Whether you're scaling up with multiple hires, seeking a game-changing executive, or building out a brand-new squad, our f... Know more