Contract Python Developer - SC Cleared (Outside IR35)

Contract Software Engineer – Python (MCP / Backend)

New Contract Opportunity for a Python Developer in London with SC Clearance to work on a secure Govt. project.

• Contract: Outside IR35
• Rate: Up to £600/day
• Location: Hybrid – London
• Start: ASAP

We’re looking for an experienced Python Software Engineer to support a project building MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers, forming part of a modern backend platform that integrates AI models with internal systems via secure, well-defined APIs.

This is a hands‑on contract role suited to a strong backend engineer who is comfortable designing, building, and owning production‑grade services.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend services and APIs using Python
• Contribute to the design and implementation of MCP servers
• Develop clean, well‑structured API contracts and schemas
• Ensure ser...