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This role is for a Python Developer with 4+ years of experience in asset management, insurance, or investment banking. The 6 month contract, outside IR35, offers a remote position focused on backend systems using Python, GCP, and Docker.

United Kingdom

Python Engineer - Financial Data Platforms - Outside IR35 - Contract

We're looking for a Python Engineer to join a high profile project focused on backend systems that automate complex financial and actuarial workflows. This is a hands on role delivering backend solutions under tight deadlines in a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain Python backend services using modern frameworks and CI/CD practices
• Design distributed systems to handle high volume financial and actuarial data
• Develop event driven pipelines using Pub/Sub and message queues
• Implement cloud native solutions on GCP with Docker and dbt
• Collaborate with stakeholders to turn requirements into scalable technical designs

Required Skills:

• Background working in asset management, insurance, or investment banking
• 4+ years production Python experience (FastAPI, Flask, or similar)
• Experience designing and operating distributed systems at scale
• Hands on experience with event driven architectures (Pub/Sub or message queues)
• GCP and Docker experience
• Experience with dbt and BigQuery (or similar cloud data warehouses)

Rate: DOE, Outside IR35
Location: Fully remote, (Must be UK based)
Duration: 6 month rolling contract (with potential extensions)

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