Senior API/Python Developer (Insurance | Inside IR35)

Anson McCade
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Java
JavaScript
API
Agile Methodologies
Unit Testing
Cloud Database
Continuous Integration
Database Development
Software Debugging
JSON
Python
Team Foundation Server
Systems Development Life Cycle
Cloud Services
Software Deployment
SQL Server Integration Services
GIT
Event Driven Architecture
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Angular
Kubernetes
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Api Design
REST
Software Version Control
Bamboo
Docker
Microservices

Job description

Senior API/Python Developer (Insurance | Inside IR35)

Role: Senior API/Python Developer Sector: Insurance Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days per week on-site) Rate: £430/day Inside IR35 (PAYE via Umbrella) Duration: Until April 2027 Clearance: BPSS-eligible

We are seeking a Senior API/Python Developer to join a high-performing engineering team within a major insurance environment. You'll work across Python, REST APIs, cloud services and CI/CD pipelines, contributing to a modern, event-driven architecture.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop clean, efficient Python and API-driven solutions from user stories.
  • Build integrations between internal and third-party systems.
  • Deploy code into SIT & UAT environments.
  • Troubleshoot, debug and optimise existing applications.
  • Contribute to solution design with architects and senior engineers.
  • Write unit tests and ensure code meets acceptance criteria.
  • Conduct peer reviews and uphold engineering best practice.
  • Support CI/CD adoption and remove technical blockers.
  • Collaborate with DBAs and infrastructure teams for smooth deployments.
  • Produce clear technical documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards.

Required Skills

  • 3+ years as a Software Developer/Engineer in Agile environments.
  • Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Python
  • REST APIs/Microservices
  • Angular 6
  • Java/JavaScript/JSON
  • CI/CD tools (eg, Bamboo)
  • AWS & Azure
  • Event-driven architecture
  • Docker, Kubernetes, Fargate
  • SQL development, SSIS, and cloud database deployment (eg, AWS RDS).
  • Experience across full SDLC: development testing release.
  • Strong version control experience (Git, TFS).
  • Excellent troubleshooting and documentation skills.

Requirements

  • 3+ years as a Software Developer/Engineer in Agile environments.
  • Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Python
  • REST APIs/Microservices
  • Angular 6
  • Java/JavaScript/JSON
  • CI/CD tools (eg, Bamboo)
  • AWS & Azure
  • Event-driven architecture
  • Docker, Kubernetes, Fargate
  • SQL development, SSIS, and cloud database deployment (eg, AWS RDS).
  • Experience across full SDLC: development testing release.
  • Strong version control experience (Git, TFS).
  • Excellent troubleshooting and documentation skills.

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