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Salary: £40,000 - 70,000 per year
Requirements: Strong experience in backend development using Python.Proven experience in designing and developing REST APIs with FastAPI.Hands-on experience with Pydantic for data modelling and schema validation.Experience working with SQLite or similar relational databases for lightweight data storage.Solid understanding of software testing practices, including unit, integration, end-to-end, performance, and resilience testing.Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-structured code.Strong problem-solving skills for diagnosing and resolving production issues.Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a diverse team.Experience integrating backend services with other systems and APIs.Exposure to DevOps concepts and practices related to versioning, release management, and packaging.Familiarity with performance optimisation and scalability techniques for backend systems.Understanding of code review processes and development standards. Responsibilities: Design and develop Python-based applications and backend services.Build, document, and maintain REST APIs using FastAPI, ensuring secure and reliable integrations.Develop and maintain backend systems that support application functionality and data workflows.Streamline the versioning, release, and packaging processes for application code to support efficient deployments.Establish and maintain a comprehensive testing strategy, including unit, integration, end-to-end, performance, and resilience tests.Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code that adheres to agreed development standards and best practices.Optimise application performance, scalability, and reliability across the backend stack.Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term fixes.Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, consistency, and adherence to standards.Collaborate effectively with a diverse team to refine requirements, propose technical solutions, and deliver features. Technologies: BackendDevOpsFastAPISupportPythonRESTSQLiteAPINetworkSecurity More:
We are a world-leading organisation in the aerospace sector, offering the opportunity to contribute to high-impact, technologically advanced projects. You will work in a professional engineering and software development environment focused on building high-quality backend services and APIs. The role is based in Bristol, UK, with onsite working required 2/3 days per week. We value technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and you will work closely with a diverse team using modern Python, FastAPI, Pydantic, and SQLite development and testing practices. The rate is 400.00 - 450.00 GBP daily.
last updated 33 week of 2026