Average Python Developer salary in the UK

Junior Python DeveloperProactive IT Appointments are exclusively representing a leading organisation based in Exeter in their search for a Junior Python Developer. This is a fantastic oppurtunity for a candidate that has 2-5 year's experience, to take the next leap in their career. The role primarily focuses on engineering writing code and addressing backlog requirements, this position carries a specialist focus: directly assisting the Engineering Manager in driving flow, managing Jira Kanban boards, and maintaining strict release health and quality standards across web and mobile products. You will build new features, fix bugs, and reduce technical debt while serving as the primary engineering catalyst to eliminate delivery bottlenecks, ensure pre-production operational quality, and orchestrate smooth production releases.Experience Requried: Strong background as a Software Engineer, Web Developer, Technical QA Engineer, or Quality/Delivery Engineer with proven hands-on coding capability.Demonstrated proficiency in PHP and/or Python, relational databases (SQL), and Git version control workflows.Direct experience orchestrating web and mobile release cycles, executing pre-production deployments, and managing release stability.Practical experience working with Docker and containerised development setups.Proven track record of actively managing Jira boards using Kanban flow principles to optimise team output.Benefits:25 days annual leave + option to buy and sell (5)Private Medical Health InsurancePensionQuarterly away tripsFlexible Hybrid WorkingDue to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisationWe take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website http://proactive.it/privacy-notice/

Python Developer - 3 Months - Outside IR35Python Developer required by a leading tech company for an initial 3-month contract. It's fully remote, outside IR35, and will likely extend long-term due to the amount of work they have in the pipeline.The Role:You will be part of a rapidly growing software team helping to deliver their leading analytics application that is being used to help drive critical decision-making from gathering large amounts of intelligence on humanity and its use around the world - tech for good, you could say!As a Python Developer, you will be responsible for various tasks, mainly focusing on writing Python code to process and load data into the client's proprietary service. The main tools you will be using day to day are:** Python** Django** APIs** Docker** AWSYou:Our customer is looking for someone well-versed with the above tools/technologies, and they need someone who has a strong understanding of Python and is willing to roll their sleeves up as this project is critical for them.As a team member, they expect you to pick up their tooling pretty quickly, work closely with others in the group and help build upon an already industry-leading product.Rate / Process:Depending on the candidate's preference, this urgent role based in Bath can offer a hybrid or fully remote working model.It's a two-stage interview process consisting of a call with the Head of Engineering and other team members.We can organise interviews within a few days as this is an absolute priority across the business.Rate-wise, it's paying £400 - £450 per day + VAT.If this interests you, please apply immediately and call Andy Weir at Cathcart Technology.Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Software Developer - Python (Contract)Location: London - Hybrid, 2 days/week on-siteContract: Initial 6 months (view to extend)Rate: £650–£750 per dayOverviewA global data-driven technology company is looking for a Python Developer to join their technology team on an initial 6-month contract. This is a hands-on role building and maintaining customer-facing and internal platforms, working across the full stack with a Python-based backend. The role is hybrid, with 2 days per week required on-site at the client's London office.ResponsibilitiesDesign, build and maintain full stack web applications with a Python backendDevelop and consume RESTful APIsWork across both backend servicesCollaborate with cross-functional teams including product, QA and other engineersWrite clean, tested, maintainable code and participate in code reviewContribute to architecture and technical decision-making within the teamTroubleshoot and resolve issues across the stack in a production environmentSkills & ExperienceStrong commercial experience as a Software Developer with Python (Django)Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and API designFamiliarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and CI/CD pipelinesComfortable working in an agile environmentExperience in retail, e-commerce or high-traffic consumer platforms is advantageousMust be able to work on-site in London 2 days per weekContract DetailsDuration: 6 months initial, likely extensionRate: £650–£750 per day (Inside IR35)Location: London – Hybrid (2 days on-site)