On behalf of the Bank of England, we are looking for a Python Engineer (Inside IR35) for a 12 Month contract based Hybrid in London. The Bank of England is the UK''s central bank. Our mission is to deliver monetary and financial stability for the British people. The Bank of England is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) division. This is a rare opportunity to help shape how money might work in the UK in the future. You''ll be part of a small, dynamic team working on greenfield, experimental technology - building prototypes and proof-of-concept systems for the Digital Pound. The work is ideal for engineers who enjoy learning, solving novel problems, and taking pride in their craft. We''re looking for creative individuals who are adaptable, collaborative, and passionate about software engineering. If you enjoy building things and care about the quality of your code, we''d love to hear from you. As a Python Engineer, your main responsibilities will be to:. Design and develop prototypes and proof-of-concept systems for the Digital Pound.. Collaborate with a small, agile team to explore new technologies and approaches.. Write clean, maintainable code in modern programming languages such as Python or Java aligned with best practices.. Participate in design discussions and contribute to technical decision-making.. Work across the full software development life cycle, including testing, deployment, and operations.. Engage with DevOps pr