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# Python Developer

- **Company:** Hays plc
- **Location:** Sheffield, UK
- **Salary:** £30,000.0 - £60,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Application Integration Architecture, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Prometheus, Working Model 2D, Grafana, Fastapi, Kubernetes, Docker
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5928847112

## About the Role

* Strong Python Development experience, ideally within financial services or a highly regulated environment.
 * Good experience with FastAPI.
 * Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical abilities.
 * Strong experience with PostgreSQL, Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry.
 * Strong experience building and integrating APIs for database management and automated workflows.
 * Good Docker and Kubernetes experience.
 * MUST BE able to commute into the Sheffield office 2-3 times per week.

## Description

* Join a long-term project for a client in the financial services space.
 * Develop and maintain Python applications.
 * Integrate APIs for database management and automated workflows.
 * Collaborate with team members to solve complex problems.
 * Utilize FastAPI and other technologies as required.

Technologies:

 * Docker
 * FastAPI
 * Grafana
 * Kubernetes
 * OpenTelemetry
 * PostgreSQL
 * Prometheus
 * Python, We are a global consultancy actively seeking a Python Developer to join our team for an exciting, long-term project in the financial services sector. This role is based in Sheffield with a hybrid working model, offering an in-scope day-rate that is dependent on relevant experience. The initial contract is for 9 months with potential extensions, providing an excellent opportunity for professional growth within a regulated environment.