Average Python Developer salary in West London

Our client, a professional services organisation is recruiting a Full-Stack Developer/Python Developer to join their Digital Transformation team in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to innovative products that are transforming the way finance and accounting professionals work, automating repetitive tasks, and enabling teams to focus on data-driven insights and analytics.The roleYou will work in a small, collaborative team with significant autonomy and the chance to take ownership of technical projects. You will contribute across the entire product stack, from frontend interfaces to backend APIs and analytics engines. Mentorship will be provided by experienced developers and data scientists, and the role offers strong potential for career progression as the team and product suite evolve.Key responsibilities• Collaborate with a small, high-performing development team, participating in code reviews and merge requests.• Develop and maintain full-stack solutions, including:o Frontend interfaceso Backend API layerso Data processing and analytics engines• Lead projects independently from requirements gathering through to deployment.• Mentor and support junior developers, fostering their technical growth.• Solve complex challenges involving data, analytics, and presentation within financial and professional services contexts.Skills, Knowledge & Expertise• Minimum 3 years’ professional experience as a full-stack developer delivering robust, production-ready solutions.• Proficiency in:o Backend: Python, Djangoo Frontend: JavaScript, React, Next.jso Version control: Git• Experience building data-intensive applications and managing complex backend logic, including integrations with external APIs.• Strong ability to create responsive and accessible user interfaces across browsers and devices.• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of technical projects.• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills.Bonus skills• Experience deploying and managing applications with Azure and Docker.• Familiarity with frameworks like LangChain and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) models for AI-driven applications.• Experience with pandas for data manipulation.What’s on offer• Regular salary reviews recognising performance and contribution.• Generous annual leave: 25 days plus three days over Christmas.• Flexible hybrid working to support work-life balance.• Comprehensive wellbeing support, including healthcare cash plan, employee assistance programmes, and mental health resources.• Professional development opportunities and support for subscriptions/courses.• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture committed to equity and flexibility.Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Python Engineer £500 - £600 per day 2 days onsite We're working with a global healthcare and AI research organisation that's pioneering the use of advanced Machine Learning to accelerate the discovery and delivery of life-changing treatments. Their vision is to enable faster, personalised therapies that improve patient outcomes worldwide - and they're seeking a Backend Software Engineer to help bring that mission to life. The Role You'll be joining a multidisciplinary AI/ML team responsible for developing the infrastructure and software that powers cutting-edge research and intelligent applications. The role focuses on backend development in Python, integrating AI components with data, compute, and frontend systems to create scalable, high-performance solutions. Day-to-day responsibilities include: Designing and implementing backend services for Python-based web applications (e.g., FastAPI). Integrating AI and ML components into production systems and APIs. Writing high-quality, well-tested, and well-documented code following best practices. Developing and monitoring metrics to improve system reliability and performance. Collaborating closely with frontend engineers, data engineers, and ML specialists to build end-to-end pipelines. Participating in agile ceremonies and code reviews to uphold quality and delivery standards. Tech Stack & Skills Core skills: Strong Python backend development experience (FastAPI or similar frameworks) Cloud-native deployment experience (preferably Google Cloud and Cloud Run) Unit testing experience (pytest or similar frameworks) Familiarity with agile development and CI/CD processes Strong understanding of Git/GitHub workflows and DevOps tooling Nice to have: Experience with Docker or multi-container application architecture Familiarity with AI/ML technologies such as LLMs, NLP, LangGraph, PydanticAI, or AutoGen Experience with biological or scientific datasets (genomics, proteomics, etc.) Exposure to frontend development (React preferred) Experience benchmarking and improving AI/ML models or agent-based systems What You'll Bring A track record of delivering clean, production-grade backend systems A collaborative and proactive approach to working in cross-functional teams Passion for innovation and applying technology to advance scientific discovery A growth mindset with a focus on continuous learning and improvement Please send your CV

Contract Software Engineer - Python (MCP / Backend) New Contract Opportunity for a Python Developer in London with SC Clearance to work on a secure Govt. project. Contract: Outside IR35Rate: Up to £600/dayLocation: Hybrid - LondonStart: ASAP We're looking for an experienced Python Software Engineer to support a project building MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers, forming part of a modern backend platform that integrates AI models with internal systems via secure, well-defined APIs. This is a hands-on contract role suited to a strong backend engineer who is comfortable designing, building, and owning production-grade services. Responsibilities Build and maintain backend services and APIs using PythonContribute to the design and implementation of MCP serversDevelop clean, well-structured API contracts and schemasEnsure services are robust, secure, observable, and scalableCollaborate closely with other engineers on system design and integrationSupport deployment and operation of services in cloud environments Required Experience Strong Python development experienceProven background in backend and API developmentExperience building production systems (testing, logging, error handling)Solid understanding of modern software engineering practices Nice to Have Experience with Elasticsearch and KibanaExperience with AWS and/or AzureExposure to distributed or event-driven systemsInterest or experience in AI / LLM-adjacent platforms or infrastructure Contract Details Outside IR35Up to £600 per dayHybrid working, with some on-site presence in LondonOpportunity to work on a technically interesting, modern platform with real-world impact