Job Description

Role: Contract Python Developers

Location: Remote

3 Months (likely extension)

£450 per day

Fully Remote

We're supporting a client in a regulated environment looking to engage an experienced Python (Django) contractor to work on a legacy system improvement project.

This role will involve working on an established platform, helping to modernise and improve performance, while ensuring stability across a live environment.

The Role

You'll be joining a small team to support the ongoing development and enhancement of an existing Django-based system, with a focus on upgrades, stability, and maintainability.

Responsibilities

Work on an existing Django application

Support upgrades and general system improvements

Help optimise performance and reliability

Contribute to API development and backend services

Support testing, deployment, and release activities

Experience Required

Strong experience with Python & Django

Background working on existing / legacy systems

Solid understanding of databases (PostgreSQL or similar)

Experience building or maintaining APIs

Familiarity with modern development practices (Docker, CI/CD, testing)

If this role is of interest and you are available to start something new in June, please apply with an up to date CV