Job Title: Senior Python Developer - Contract Role
Location: Dublin (Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week)
Type: 6-Month Rolling Contract
Day Rate: €500 - €550 per day
Eligibility: Candidates must hold a Stamp 4 visa or EU passport
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About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Python Developer with strong enterprise-level experience to join our dynamic and collaborative team. This is a contract role suited for someone who has worked on large-scale systems, not just scripting or isolated AI/ML projects.
The successful candidate will contribute to designing, developing, and deploying high-performance, secure, and scalable backend systems using Python and enterprise web frameworks.
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Key Responsibilities
* Design and develop robust Python-based backend applications and services
* Build scalable APIs using Django, FastAPI, or Flask
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a distributed systems environment
* Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
* Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, retrospectives, etc.
* Own features end-to-end and demonstrate accountability for deliverables
* Engage in peer code reviews and mentor junior developers when needed
* Work with SQL databases and ensure data integrity and performance
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Key Requirements
* Minimum 4-5 years of exclusive hands-on experience in Python development
* Experience working on large-scale, enterprise-grade applications
* Proficiency in one or more Python frameworks: Django, FastAPI, or Flask
* Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
* Experience working in distributed systems or cloud-native architectures
* Good understanding of unit testing, integration testing, and CI/CD practices
* Solid grasp of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
* Excellent communication skills, proactive mindset, and strong sense of ownership
* Working knowledge of SQL
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Nice to Have (Desirable Skills)
* Frontend development experience using React.js with Redux
* Exposure to platforms like Quartz or similar banking/market systems
* Familiarity with OTC Financial Products, Markets, or Banking domain experience
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Why Apply?
* Work in a collaborative, agile, and technically sound environment
* Opportunity to contribute to mission-critical projects in a leading financial/tech space
* Competitive daily rate and long-term contract potential
* Flexibility with a hybrid working model
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To Apply:
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Contract
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