Python Developer
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The role is a 12-month fixed term contract with the possibility of a permanent role after. We will discuss this more at interview stage.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Python Developer with strong experience in core software development principles
and hands-on proficiency in FastAPI. This role will be central to the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, secure, and performant backend services and APIs. The ideal candidate will have experience working alongside data scientists and product owners, bringing together business logic and data-driven insights through efficient, well-architected software solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs using Python and FastAPI.
- Write clean, modular, and efficient code following software engineering best practices and SOLID principles.
- Develop and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure robustness, performance, and security.
Key Requirements:
- 3+ years of professional experience in Python development.
- Solid hands-on experience with FastAPI for building RESTful and asynchronous APIs.
- Proficient in version control systems, including Git and workflows using Azure DevOps.
- Comfortable working in an agile, collaborative environment.
Pay and Benefits:
The salary for this role is £55,000 - £60,000 depending on experience.
- Annual Company Bonus Scheme
- Subsidised Quarterly Social Budget
- 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays
- Access to hundreds of High Street Discounts
- Internal Development Programmes
- Private Medical Insurance
- Enhanced Company Pension
To apply for this position:
- You must have the permanent right to work in the UK
- Department
- Technology Team
- Role
- Developer
- Locations
- Nottingham
- Remote status
- Hybrid

Colleagues
Nottingham
Perks & Benefits
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Mental Health & Wellness🧠
Private Medical Insurance, Mental Health at work training for 100% of managers, enhanced sick pay, cycle to work scheme, massages, flu vaccinations, fruit baskets and many more! -
Your Life, Your Way💓
Care days, enhanced maternity and adoption pay, adding family members to your Private Medical Insurance Policy, buying and selling holidays, one to one catch ups with your line managers and much more! -
Financial Stability💸
Company-wide bonus scheme, enhanced pension scheme, thousands of discounts at high street retailers, no commission structures and much more! -
Career Development📚
Internal development schemes, 2x weekly personal development sessions, and much more!
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