Contract Python Developer - SC Cleared

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 IR35
• Rate: Up to £600/day
• Location: Hybrid - London
• Start: 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 Python
• Contribute to the design and implementation of MCP servers
• Develop clean, well-structured API contracts and schemas
• Ensure services are robust, secure, observable, and scalable
• Collaborate closely with other engineers on system design and integration
• Support deployment and operation of services in cloud environments

Required Experience

• Strong Python development experience
• Proven background in backend and API development
• Experience building production systems (testing, logging, error handling)
• Solid understanding of modern software engineering practices

Nice to Have

• Experience with Elasticsearch and Kibana
• Experience with AWS and/or Azure
• Exposure to distributed or event-driven systems
• Interest or experience in AI / LLM-adjacent platforms or infrastructure

Contract Details

• Outside IR35
• Up to £600 per day
• Hybrid working, with some on-site presence in London
• Opportunity to work on a technically interesting, modern platform with real-world impact