Lead Python Django Developer – up to £700/day

Company: Ascent People Ltd
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Location: London
Job Description:

Lead Python Django Developer – up to £700/day

Contract Python Django Developer – up to £700/day

Python Developer, Back End Software Engineer, Django, MySQL, Flask, Pyramid, Machine Learning, AI, Big Data, WEB – required to be in the office once a week – up to £700/day remote home working

Startup Software House is looking for an experienced Python / Django Developer to join their small but growing team. This company specialises in using Big Data and AI / Machine Learning to build better infrastructure for clients on a global scale.

Job Requirements

  • Lead / senior level Software Developer with experience working with Python and Django
  • Design or architecture experience comfortable writing technical specifications
  • Desire to deliver results on demanding and exciting projects
  • Problem solver, analytical thinker with design know‑how

Key Responsibilities

  • Write effective, scalable code
  • Develop back‑end components to improve responsiveness and overall performance
  • Integrate user‑facing elements into applications
  • Comfortable with front‑end development
  • Improve functionality of existing systems
  • Leverage skills in design, architecture, MicroServices, and SAAS offerings

This is a 6‑month contract requiring the developer to be in an easily accessible Central/East London office one day per week, with a daily rate up to £700. The contract is outside of IR35.

Candidates of all ages and backgrounds will be considered for this role. Ascent People is acting as an Employment Agency in respect of this role.

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Posted: July 12th, 2026