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Senior Backend Engineer Contractor (Java, Python, Rust + Ruby nice-to-have) | Fully Remote / EU-Based | Rate £550-650pd, Outside IR35 | 12-months Contract Length

Owen Thomas | Pending B Corp™
Department:React Native
Type:REMOTE
Region:UK
Location:United Kingdom
Experience:Mid-Senior level
Estimated Salary:£28,600 - £34,300
Skills:
JAVAPYTHONRUSTRUBYAPISCLOUD-NATIVE SYSTEMSSCALABLE ARCHITECTURE
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Job Description

Posted on: April 25, 2025

Senior Backend Engineer Contractor (Java, Python, Rust + Ruby nice-to-have) | Fully Remote / EU-Based | Rate £550-650pd, Outside IR35 | 12-months Contract LengthOpportunity:

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

What You'll Be Doing as a Senior Backend Engineer Contractor (Java, Python, Rust + Ruby nice-to-have) | Fully Remote / EU-Based | Rate £550-650pd | Outside IR35 :

  • Designing and building robust backend services across Java, Python, and Rust-based systems
  • 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
  • Ideally, supporting legacy Ruby codebases or integrations where needed

Core Skills for the Senior Backend Engineer Contractor (Java, Python, Rust + Ruby nice-to-have) | Fully Remote / EU-Based | Rate £550-650pd | Outside IR35 :

  • Senior-level backend experience with both Java and Python in production systems
  • Proven work with Rust (production experience strongly preferred)
  • Familiarity with Ruby or willingness to support legacy pieces if required
  • 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 Senior Backend Engineer Contractor (Java, Python, Rust + Ruby nice-to-have) | Fully Remote / EU-Based | Rate £550-650pd | Outside IR35

  • 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 Senior Backend Engineer Contractor (Java, Python, Rust + Ruby nice-to-have) | Fully Remote / EU-Based | Rate £550-650pd | Outside IR35, please apply here and we will contact you if it's a good match! :)

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