Django Developer

We’re looking for a Django Developer to join our growing team, bringing expertise in Python and backend development to support our expanding digital initiatives. This contract role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects across a collaborative engineering environment, contributing to the delivery of scalable, well-architected solutions., The work could involve collaborating across engineering teams to build and maintain robust Python applications, support CI/CD pipelines, and work with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS and GCP. You could engage with modern development practices, containerisation technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, and contribute to improving code quality and system performance., * Designing and developing scalable backend services and APIs using Python and Django

• Contributing to the architecture and delivery of microservices and distributed systems
• Supporting the implementation and improvement of CI/CD pipelines
• Working with containerisation and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver features and resolve technical challenges
• Writing clean, maintainable code and participating in code reviews
• Supporting integration with cloud platforms including Azure, AWS and GCP

• Solid experience developing applications with Python and Django
• Working knowledge of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
• Familiarity with containerisation technologies such as Docker
• Experience with version control systems and CI/CD practices
• Understanding of SQL and relational databases
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent technical qualification
• Right to work in the United Kingdom

Nice-to-have

• AWS Certified Developer - Associate or equivalent cloud certification
• PCAP - Certified Associate in Python or PCPP - Certified Professional in Python
• Experience with Kubernetes and orchestration platforms
• Familiarity with Azure or GCP
• Knowledge of distributed systems design patterns
• Experience working in Agile environments

Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:

• The opportunity to work on technically interesting projects across diverse sectors
• Exposure to modern cloud platforms and containerisation technologies
• Collaboration with experienced engineering teams
• Potential to develop expertise in microservices and distributed systems
• Competitive contract day rate of £500-700 per day
• Flexible engagement on a contract basis, allowing scope to balance multiple projects or development opportunities
• Contribution to solutions that support cutting-edge technology delivery

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