Python Software Engineer with Java or Ruby skills

Gravitas Recruitment Group Ltd

London, UK

1 day ago

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Role details

Contract type

Temporary contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Compensation

£30,000.0 - £60,000.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.adzuna.co.uk

Tech stack

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

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MySQL Ruby on Rails Redis Ruby Software Engineering Systems Architecture Openapi Rust (Programming Language) ReactJS Grafana Backend Graphql Front End Software Development Api Design Restful APIs

Job description

Contribute to reducing cost per hire by building automation tools and migration strategies
Develop, test, and optimise backend APIs using RESTful and GraphQL standards
Lead the decommissioning of Rails monolith components, ensuring a smooth transition
Collaborate with product and engineering teams to identify technical improvements
Maintain and enhance backend 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
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 mono- or polyglot development projects, especially in Python/Django and Ruby on Rails, Rust, or Java
Build and maintain backend 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

Technologies:

AI
API
Backend
Django
Frontend
GraphQL
Java
MySQL
Python
Rails
React
Redis
Ruby
Rust, We are offering a 12-month contract for a Python Software Engineer with Java or Ruby skills, working outside IR35 at £600-£650 per day on a 100% remote basis. You will join a technical and collaborative environment focused on large-scale system design, migration, and process optimisation, helping us reduce cost per hire by building tools that streamline the acquisition funnel. The role involves working closely with product, engineering, and third-party vendors while contributing to scalable backend systems and long-term platform improvements.

Requirements

Right to work in the UK
Relevant experience in software engineering in Python/Django, Ruby on Rails, Java, or Rust
Demonstrated polyglot programming ability and willingness to adapt to new code bases
Experience with React frontend development and database design, including Postgres, MySQL, and 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