Python Software Engineer

Job description

Python Software Engineer – Visual Quality / Media – London Hybrid – Outside IR35

A London-based technology company is seeking a capable Python Developer to support development and maintenance of an in-house quality test framework used to validate next-generation video codec technology. Initial 3-month contract.

Key Requirements

• Strong Python development skills (multithreaded, production code)
• Linux development experience
• Familiarity with REST/HTTP/JSON tooling and containers (e.g., Docker)
• Experience in test frameworks, automation, or media/codec workflows beneficial

Contract Details

• Duration: 3 months (extensions possible)
• Location: London, 2+ days onsite per week
• Status: Outside IR35 possible
• Rate: Market competitive
• Start: ASAP / short notice

This role suits a pragmatic Python developer comfortable working in a technical, fast-moving media technology environment. Excellent opportunity to contribute to high-performance software used by major industry customers.

The Software Engineer must have full UK working rights and be able to attend the office in London at least 2 days per week

If interested, click apply or please get in touch for further details.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-01-2026

Profession type

ICT

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English