Python Developer
Location: Glasgow
Role Type: Contract - 1 year
Work Setup: Hybrid - 3 days onsite

Who We Are
Robert Walters is the world’s most trusted talent solutions business. Across the globe, we deliver recruitment, outsourcing, and talent advisory services for businesses of all sizes, opening doors for people with diverse skills, ambitions, and backgrounds.

The Role
Our client is seeking a large multinational firm that provides a range of financial services, including advisory, investment, and asset management solutions. It serves a diverse set of clients worldwide, focusing on strategic planning, market operations, and long-term financial growth.

What you’ll do

• Design and deliver scalable, resilient systems using modern and legacy technologies where required
• Develop RESTful APIs to enable automation and self-service capabilities
• Apply machine learning techniques to enhance infrastructure and platform solutions
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and SMEs to assess current systems and define future architecture
• Support migration planning and execution across complex technical environments
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues, communicating solutions clearly to diverse stakeholders

What you bring

• Strong Python expertise, including building REST API servers and applying machine learning in production
• Experience with distributed messaging systems such as Kafka, RabbitMQ or Celery
• Proven ability to design scalable, API-led architectures across complex environments
• Sound analytical thinking with effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders across global teams
• Exposure to infrastructure environments, including backup, storage, UNIX/Windows systems, and technologies such as Kubernetes or OpenShift

What’s Next
If you are ready to take the next step, apply now! Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more.