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# Senior Python Developer (Fast API)

- **Company:** Insight
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Microsoft Azure, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Backend, Git, Fastapi, Pyspark, Solid Principles, Graphql, Api Design, Serverless Computing, Microservices
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840619282-senior-python-developer-fast-api

## About the Role

* Extensive experience with backend Python development
 * Solid understanding of object-oriented programming and software design principles
 * Hands-on experience with API development (REST/GraphQL)
 * Proficient with FastAPI
 * Experience working in an Azure cloud environment
 * Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps tools
 * Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
 * Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

## Description

Insight Global are seeking a highly motivated Senior Python Developer (Fast API Focused) for one of their premier energy clients in London. This role will be for a 12-month extended contract (Inside IR35), based 3 days a week onsite in London, 2 days remote., Your initial work will involve abstracting code from our product teams into a shared, common python library leveraging PySpark/data frames. You will also be building microservices in the form of python-based Azure Functions. After the initial pre-defined work, you will serve as an extension of the product teams building microservices and libraries to solve the common needs across the teams., * Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable Python-based backend services.

 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, data engineers, and DevOps.
 * Develop and maintain APIs and microservices with high performance and security.
 * Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.


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