Hire offshore Python developers for APIs, automation, data and AI
What our offshore Python developers do
Web back ends
Django, Django REST Framework, FastAPI and Flask.
Automation
Scripts, scheduled jobs, scraping and workflow automation.
Data processing
pandas, Polars, SQLAlchemy and ETL jobs.
AI and LLM apps
OpenAI and Anthropic APIs, LangChain or LlamaIndex, embeddings and evaluation.
Async and performance
asyncio, Celery, Redis and profiling.
Quality
pytest, type hints with mypy, Ruff and CI.
Typical work: API back ends for web and mobile apps, internal automation that removes manual work, data feeds and reports, and AI features such as document search and summarisation.
Technologies our Python developers work with
| Area | Technologies |
|---|---|
| Web | Django, DRF, FastAPI, Flask |
| Data | pandas, Polars, SQLAlchemy, PostgreSQL |
| AI | OpenAI, Anthropic, LangChain, LlamaIndex, vector databases |
| Async and queues | asyncio, Celery, Redis, RabbitMQ |
| Quality | pytest, mypy, Ruff, Poetry |
Cost of an offshore python developer vs a UK hire
| Option | Figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| TalentDock offshore python developer | From £1695 a month | All-in: employment, payroll, benefits, equipment, security, HR, replacement cover |
For comparison, UK back-end developers have a Robert Half 2026 midpoint of £54,250, roughly £5,250 a month to employ. Indicative pricing; senior and lead engineers are quoted individually. See offshore development cost UK and UK developer salaries 2026.
How to hire an offshore python developer
1 · Brief us
Stack, seniority, hours and start date; we confirm an all-in monthly price.
2 · Assessment
Build a small FastAPI or Django endpoint with tests, plus a data-processing exercise.
3 · Shortlist
Assessed candidates, typically in under 10 working days.
4 · Your interview
You run your own technical interview and choose.
5 · Onboard
Managed laptop, secure access, NDA and IP assignment; they join your sprint.
Building more than one role? See dedicated development teams or all roles on hire offshore developers.
Why hire through TalentDock
Dedicated, full-time
Works only on your product, in your tools and rituals.
UK-hours overlap
Sri Lanka is 4.5-5.5 hours ahead; shifts can cover the full UK day.
Your IP, secured
IP assignment, managed devices, MFA and UK GDPR transfer paperwork included.
No recruitment fee
One monthly fee with replacement cover if someone leaves.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire a Python developer?
From £1,695 a month all-in with TalentDock.
Django or FastAPI?
Both are available; we match developers to your framework.
Can your Python developers build AI features?
Yes. LLM integrations and retrieval features are common; for larger AI programmes see our AI delivery engineers and RAG engineers.
Python developer or data engineer?
Choose a data engineer for warehouse and pipeline ownership; a Python developer for applications and automation.
Who owns the code an offshore python developer writes?
You do. IP is assigned in the engineer’s employment contract and flows through to you under our agreement.
Can an offshore python developer work UK hours?
Yes. Sri Lanka is 4.5-5.5 hours ahead of the UK, so shifts can overlap or match your working day.
Robert Half, 2026 UK salary guide role pages; HMRC employer National Insurance rates 2025-26; TalentDock pricing, September 2026.
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