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
Understanding of Kubernetes resource administration
Nice to Have
Observability tooling: Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry
Exposure to enterprise tools: Control‑M, TrueSight, Guardium, Tenable Nessus, Delinea
Knowledge of security practices in regulated environments
CI/CD lifecycle understanding (build, package, test, deploy)
Experience with Agile tools (JIRA)
HashiCorp Vault for secrets management
Exposure to PostgreSQL or MongoDB / MongoDB Atlas
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