Python Developer - Banking (Contract until 30/11/2026 with potential extension)

Sheffield or Birmingham | Hybrid | 3 days onsite per week

A major banking client is seeking a hands‑on Python Developer to build automation, APIs, and containerized services that power large‑scale database operations. This is a long‑term contract with strong potential to extend.

What You'll Do

Design automation solutions for database operations and rollout workflows

Build and integrate APIs using Python & FastAPI for database management

Troubleshoot automation issues across scripts, APIs, and containerized environments

Containerize and deploy services using Docker & Kubernetes

Administer Kubernetes resources (Pods, Ingress, Services, Secrets, CRDs, etc.)

Required Skills

Python API development with FastAPI

Strong problem‑solving, debugging, and analytical capability

Experience with Docker and Kubernetes deployments