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# Python Software Engineer

- **Company:** Gravitas Recruitment Group Ltd
- **Location:** UK (Remote available)
- **Salary:** £156,000.0 - £169,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Software Quality, Code Review, Computer Programming, Database Design, Document Management Systems, Django Web Framework, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MySQL, Ruby on Rails, Redis, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Openapi, ReactJS, Reliability of Systems, Graphql, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Restful APIs
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/pt/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-A64BC91E16F54DEC10/

## About the Role

* Drive requirements and ownership of large, complex projects or systems
 * Manage stakeholders across multiple projects and communicate proactively
 * Guide teams through designing and building large, reusable systems
 * Ensure systems are simple, maintainable, and scalable
 * Own and lead on mono- or polyglot development projects, especially in Python/Django and Java or Rust or Ruby on Rails.
 * Build and maintain Back End APIs and integrations with third-party vendors
 * Lead code reviews ensuring standards for cleanliness, reliability, and functionality
 * Document system architecture, API specifications, and deployment procedures
 * Monitor system performance and maintain observability tools, * Right to work in the UK
 * Relevant experience Software Engineering in Python/Django and Rust or Java or Ruby on Rails
 * Demonstrated polyglot programming ability and willingness to adapt to new code bases
 * Experience with React Front End development, database design (Postgres, MySQL, Redis)
 * Ability to leverage coding agents and AI advancements to improve delivery efficiency
 * Experience with API development, system migration, and code reviews
 * Ability to work remotely during the contract period

## Description

The Python Software Engineer role involves contributing to projects aimed at reducing the company's cost per hire by building tools that streamline the acquisition funnel. The position offers a dynamic environment focused on large-scale system design, migration, and process optimisation within a technical and collaborative setting., The Python Software Engineer will work on migrating data models, decommissioning parts of a Rails monolith, and developing scalable, maintainable Back End APIs. This role requires managing stakeholders and guiding teams through complex technical projects, ensuring code quality and system reliability. The successful candidate will also document system architecture and work closely with third-party vendors., * Contribute to reducing Cost per hire by building automation tools and migration strategies

 * Develop, test, and optimise Back End APIs using RESTful and GraphQL standards
 * Lead the decommissioning of Rails monolith components, ensuring smooth transition
 * Collaborate with product and engineering teams to identify technical improvements
 * Maintain and enhance Back End integrations with third-party systems
 * Drive code quality through regular reviews and adherence to best practices
 * Create comprehensive documentation for system architecture and deployment processes


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