Backend Python Developer - London (Insurance sector)

Overview

Job Title: Backend Python Developer London (Insurance sector)

Location: London (2 x days per week)

Salary/Rate: Up to £455 per day

Start Date: Jan / Feb 2026

Job Type: 10-month inside (IR35 calculator)

Company Introduction:
We are currently recruiting for a Python engineer with experience in AWS Cloud infrastructure, Web services, microservices and APIs for an exciting contract at our global client in the insurance sector.

Required Skills/Experience

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Strong understanding of AWS cloud infrastructure, with proficiency in Python for backend development
• Experience with Web Services, Microservices & APIs
• Able to work in an Agile development environment with continuous integration
• Confident working with data-intensive applications
• A fearless attitude towards tackling challenges across the entire stack
• A passion for learning and staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends

Responsibilities

• As a Python Software Engineer at our client, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, designing and building the next generation of solutions that power our life-saving mission-critical systems. Across the entire platform, you'll have the opportunity to deep dive into our stack, which includes our AWS cloud infrastructure with Python driving our backend operations.
• Play a part in building great experiences for our customers, continuously improving the quality and value of our products
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative solutions
• Develop and maintain backend systems to ensure seamless operation
• Dive into our tech stack, exploring new tools and technologies to drive continuous improvement
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues to ensure optimal performance and reliability
• Contribute to the entire software development lifecycle, from ideation to deployment and beyond

How to apply: If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
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