Backend Developer (Python)

Backend Developer (Python) 6 Months London (Hybrid) £(Apply online only) per day (Inside IR35) ***Please note - The selected candidate MUST HAVE strong Banking Experience to be considered for this position*** My client,…

Hybrid IT
Pay rate £550 – £650/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 23 September 2026

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Inside IR35

Backend Developer (Python)
6 Months
London (Hybrid)
£(Apply online only) per day (Inside IR35)

***Please note - The selected candidate MUST HAVE strong Banking Experience to be considered for this position***

My client, a tier 1 bank, looking for an experienced Backend Developer to join a high-performing engineering team within a global financial services environment. The role focuses on building, modernising and supporting highly distributed, business-critical backend systems.

Key Requirements
Strong Python backend development
Advanced SQL / database development
Microservices and event-driven architecture
Kafka and/or Tibco
TDD and automated testing
Kubernetes and/or OpenShift
Prometheus, Grafana or similar
Production support and troubleshooting
Agile delivery experience

Desirable
Financial Services / Capital Markets experience
CI/CD and DevOps
Legacy system modernisation
Experience supporting critical production platforms

We're looking for a hands-on engineer with strong problem-solving skills and a focus on code quality, testing and system reliability.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change

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