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Python Developer - Django, (Python + Java/Rust). 100% REMOTE. £600-£650/DAY OUTSIDE IR35.We are seeking an experienced Python Contract Developer to help build and evolve Back End services. You will also play a key role in modernising our engineering ecosystem by helping decommission Legacy Rails components, migrating data models into modern services, and establishing new sources of truth across CLIENTS platform.This is a hands-on engineering role requiring deep Python expertise with Django alongside strong Java or Rust development experience to build high-performance, scalable Back End systems. YOU MUST BE AN EXPERT IN PYTHON WITH EXTENSIVE JAVA OR RUST SKILLS. Any API's (REST OR GRAPHGL) & Ruby On Rails a big bonus but not essential.Key DeliverablesBuild and enhance Back End services that reduce operational costs through automation and process optimisation.Develop scalable Python-based services and APIs that support candidate acquisition, onboarding, and compliance workflows.Design, build, and maintain distributed systems using Python, with significant contributions in Java or Rust where appropriate.Drive technical requirements and take ownership of complex engineering initiatives from design through delivery.Lead the migration of Legacy Ruby on Rails functionality into modern service-oriented architectures.Design simple, maintainable, scalable systems following engineering best practices.Produce clean, well-tested, maintainable code and participate in code reviews to maintain high engineering standards.Develop and maintain RESTful APIs, GraphQL services, and integrations with third-party platforms.Produce architecture documentation, API specifications, and deployment documentation.Implement monitoring, logging, and observability to improve platform reliability and performance.Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.Required Skills & ExperienceEssential Technical SkillsStrong commercial Python development experience, ideally using Django or FastAPI.Advanced Java or Rust development experience (one or both required).Demonstrated ability to work across multiple languages and quickly become productive in unfamiliar codebases.Experience designing and building scalable Back End services and distributed systems.Strong experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and GraphQL.Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, and database optimisation.Experience using AI-assisted development tools and coding agents to improve engineering productivity while maintaining code quality.Experience designing and implementing Model Context Protocol (MCP) Servers and integrations.Experience decomposing monolithic applications into service-oriented or microservice architectures.Experience with CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and modern software engineering practices.Strong understanding of testing, observability, performance optimisation, and production monitoringSTRONG COMMUNICATION & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS A MUST, as are Python, Django, Java &/or Rust. ROLE IS 100% REMOTE FOR 12 MONTHS PAYING £600-£650/DAY OUTSIDE IR35.