Senior Backend Python Developer6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - 450- 480 per dayLeeds based - hybrid working - 3 days onsite ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain backend services and APIs in line with existing architectural patterns and standards.Implement business logic, data access layers, and integrations with internal and external systems.Develop and enhance RESTful APIs, following defined contracts and API standards.Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code, adhering to agreed engineering best practices.Contribute unit and integration tests to ensure functional correctness and regression safety.Support feature delivery by implementing backend components from pre-defined designs and tickets.Participate in code reviews, addressing feedback and continuously improving code quality.Troubleshoot backend issues using logs and diagnostics, escalating complex design concerns to onshore leads.Work within an Agile/Scrum team, contributing to sprint delivery and estimations for assigned work.Follow established security, performance, and reliability guidelines when implementing backend changes. Skills and ExperienceCore backend engineering3-6+ years of backend development experience.Strong experience with Python or equivalent backend frameworks.Solid understanding of REST API development, request/response models, and error handling.Experience working in microservices-based architectures. Cloud and infrastructure awarenessHands-on experience deploying or running services on GCP or ..... full job details .....