Backend Engineer, Contract | Python (Django), Java and Rust | Fully Remote / EU-Based | Rate £550-650pd, Outside IR35 | 12-months Contract Length

Opportunity:

We're supporting a fast-moving client at huge global scale, that is in need of a Senior Backend Contractor with deep experience across Python, Django and some Java and Rust. This is a high-impact freelance role within a tech-driven established team - building scalable systems in a modern backend environment and implementing AI work.

What You'll Be Doing as a Backend Engineer, Contract | Python (Django), Java and Rust | Fully Remote / EU-Based | Rate £550-650pd, Outside IR35 | 12-months Contract Length

• Designing and building robust backend services across Python and Django
• Collaborating with product and platform teams to scale critical infrastructure
• Contributing to performance optimisation, secure coding, and clean architecture decisions
• Bringing in best practices across multiple programming paradigms and languages

Core Skills for the Backend Engineer, Contract | Python (Django), Java and Rust | Fully Remote / EU-Based | Rate £550-650pd, Outside IR35 | 12-months Contract Length

• Senior-level backend experience with Python and Django in production systems
• Proven work with JavaScript and React (production experience strongly preferred)
• Familiarity with MySQL Databases and scale
• Strong grasp of APIs, cloud-native systems, and scalable architecture
• Freelance mindset: able to hit the ground running, communicate clearly, and add value fast

Details for the Backend Engineer, Contract | Python (Django), Java and Rust | Fully Remote / EU-Based | Rate £550-650pd, Outside IR35 | 12-months Contract Length

• Contract: LTD company (UK) / B2B
• Location: Remote (must be EU-based for legal/timezone reasons)
• Duration: Long-term engagement potential
• Start: ASAP

If interested in this Backend Engineer, Contract | Python (Django), Java and Rust | Fully Remote / EU-Based | Rate £550-650pd, Outside IR35 | 12-months Contract Length, please apply here and we will contact you if it's a good match! :)