Backend Engineer

Backend Engineer | Python | FastAPI | MCP Servers | Databricks | Financial Services | London Hybrid Working 2/3 days per week | £85,000 + bonus + benefits Method Resourcing are proud to be partnered with a highly respected financial services organisation who are continuing to invest heavily in their Data & AI capabilities. This is an opportunity to join a growing Data Science function and play a pivotal role in how AI, analytics, and data products are delivered across the wider business. The role: The Data Science function has already built several applications, with more on the roadmap. They now need a dedicated engineering specialist to build the backend services, APIs, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) infrastructure that allows these applications and AI capabilities to scale across the organisation. You'll join the Data Science team directly, working closely with Data Scientists, BI teams, and stakeholders across the business. The focus will be on designing production-grade services that expose data science outputs through robust, maintainable APIs and MCP servers, enabling other teams to build products and experiences on top of them. This is a full stack role, but with a strong backend and platform focus. Whilst some front-end capability is useful for prototyping and validating outputs, the majority of your time will be spent building the services and architecture that sit behind the applications. Skills & experience we are looking for: Strong Python engineering experienceHands-on experience with FastAPI and/or FlaskStrong API design experience including REST and GraphQLExperience building, versioning, documenting, and securing APIsGenuine commercial experience building MCP (Model Context Protocol) serversExperience designing and delivering production-grade backend servicesExperience with Databricks or similar cloud-based data platformsUnderstanding of authentication, service architecture, and integration patternsAbility to build lightweight front-end prototypes where requiredStrong code quality mindset with experience performing code reviews and mentoring othersComfortable working closely with Data Scientists and translating analytical outputs into scalable services This role would suit a Backend Engineer who enjoys building the foundations that power modern data and AI products. They're looking for someone who wants to create scalable services rather than build models themselves. Benefits include: Discretionary bonus up to 20%25 days holiday plus bank holidaysPension scheme - 8% from employerPrivate medical coverLife assuranceIncome protection 75% salaryOngoing training and development supportWellbeing benefitsEmployee discounts and additional lifestyle benefits Working arrangements: This role requires 2-3 days per week travel into London. Please ensure you're comfortable with the working pattern before applying. Please apply, and if you're interested in finding out more, please get in contact with Thomas Morris via thomas.morris@methodresourcing.co.uk. Backend Engineer | Python | FastAPI | MCP Servers | Databricks | Financial Services | London Hybrid Working 2/3 days per week | £85,000 + bonus + benefits