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A leading financial services organisation is seeking a Python Software Engineer to join their Glasgow-based engineering team on a 6-month contract (with potential for extension). This role is focused on enhancing observability and telemetry capabilities within a large-scale, strategic trade and risk platform. You’ll be working on-site five days per week in a collaborative, engineering-led environment using a modern open-source stack.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience developing software in Python(essential)
• Exposure to Golang, Kafka, or Kubernetes (desirable)
• Familiarity with observability tools such as OpenTelemetry, Grafana, Splunk, or similar
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

What you'll get in return

• Day rate of £550–£600 through Umbrella
• Opportunity to work on a modern, cloud-native tech stack
• A chance to contribute to a high-impact platform used across global business units
• Potential for contract extension based on performance and project needs

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