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Contract Software Engineer

Remote

United kingdom

Freelance

09-01-2026

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Skills

Python PostgreSQL Architecture Azure react

Job Specifications

Interviews Monday/Tuesday | Immediate Start | Contract Python / Azure Engineer (Outside IR35)

Techmunity are hiring a Contract Software Engineer to come work with a boutique software consultancy that needs a UK-based Python/Azure contractor to help unblock a live system that’s become messy and needs stabilising.

This is a short, hands-on engagement to start (2 weeks guaranteed), with a strong chance of extension as further projects are signed off.

This is not greenfield and not an architecture role.

The stack is straightforward; the challenge is understanding the system and fixing what’s broken.

What you’ll be doing

Getting into an existing Python/Azure codebase
Reading logs, tracing API flows, and understanding data mappings
Debugging issues in a live environment
Helping untangle an over-complicated data model and exports

Tech environment

Python
Azure (Functions / App Service)
PostgreSQL (basic queries, Python DB work)
APIs
Some React on the frontend (not the focus)

What matters

Strong backend fundamentals
Comfortable working in unfamiliar systems
Happy fixing problems rather than redesigning everything

Logistics

Outside IR35 + market rate
UK-based, remote-first
Ability to travel to London 1–2 times per month is a nice-to-have
Public sector / DBS-cleared experience is a plus
One-stage interview, moving quickly

If you’re available now, can interview Monday or Tuesday, drop me a message or email reuben@techmunity.io.

About the Company

Techmunity was established to address both current and future digital workforce challenges. With a decade of experience in building hundreds of technology teams across the UK, we leverage an industry-leading combination of extensive networks and advanced recruitment software. In addition to scaling technology teams nationwide, Techmunity proudly partners with CodeYourFuture, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality training and support to individuals from underrepresented backgrounds across the UK. We are... Know more