Python Developer

Maximaopus — United Kingdom · Posted ~3 hours ago

Mid Contract Remote

Skills

Python backend development API development database integration software development APIs databases

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A technology consulting organization is looking for a Python Developer to create and maintain backend services and APIs, improve existing systems, and deliver secure and scalable solutions.

Highlights

Remote contract opportunity focused on backend services, APIs, secure solutions, and modern software development practices.

Description

Company Description Tech Consulting | Modernise. Secure. Transform. Based in Bury St Edmunds, Maxima Opus Ltd provides technology leadership, cloud and cyber security expertise to small and medium-sized businesses across the United Kingdom. We bring senior technology experience gained in large organisations to growing businesses, helping you reduce risk, modernise your systems and make informed technology decisions. Email: hello@maximaopus.co.uk Web: www.maximaopus.co.uk LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/maximaopus (follow us for our latest news & vacancies) Facebook: facebook.com/maximaopus Role Description This is a remote, contract role (3 months) for a Python Developer. The Python Developer will design, develop, and maintain back-end services and APIs, focusing on secure, scalable, and reliable solutions that support client platforms and products. Day-to-day responsibilities include implementing new features, optimising existing code, integrating with databases and third-party services, and collaborating with consultants and engineers to deliver client projects. The role involves writing clean, tested, and well-documented code, participating in code reviews, and contributing to technical design decisions that align with best practices in cloud and cyber security. The Python Developer will also help troubleshoot production issues, improve performance, and support continuous improvement of development processes and tools. Qualifications Candidates should possess advanced Software Development skills in Python, including version control (e.g., Git), testing, debugging, and documentation.Candidates should possess Back-End Web Development skills, including building APIs, integrating services, and working with web frameworks.Experience with cloud platforms (preferably AWS or Microsoft Azure) and secure development practices is highly beneficial.Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerisation (e.g., Docker), and infrastructure-as-code tools is an advantage.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to work independently in a remote, client-focused consulting environment.