Job ID:
88280
Published date:
30/10/2025
Summary
Senior Python Software Developer (SC Cleared)
Duration: 12 Months
Location: London & remote (hybrid)
Rate: £650 per day
IR35 Status: Inside
Start: ASAP
A Senior Python Software Developer (SC Cleared) is required for our government client, where you will be working on a specific project where they are transforming and redesigning their data hub, which provides access to a variety of public sector data.
Responsibilities include:
- Work within a multi-disciplinary product team and lead the design, development, and maintenance of robust, scalable open data services and APIs
- Provide strategic technical leadership by setting software architecture, engineering practices, and technical direction across the team
- Define and evolve scalable, secure design patterns and coding standards, ensuring alignment with government standards and cross-government platforms
- Collaborate with teams to select technologies, shape roadmaps, and deliver resilient, maintainable digital services that meet programme goals
- Represent the department at technical forums, open-source communities, and government working groups
- Ensure delivery aligns with the Service Standard, Technology Code of Practice, and departmental governance processes
Essential Skills & Experience required:
As the Senior Python Developer (SC Cleared) you will possess the following:
- Significant experience in software engineering, including leading the development of production-level web services.
- Strong coding ability in Python /Ruby and at least one other modern language
- Strong experience working with GIT as a version control system and effectively documenting development.
- Experience of developing containerised applications and the capability to work with engineers to deploy applications in the cloud.
- Ability to engage with non-technical stakeholders and explain complex technical concepts in a clear, accessible way
- Experience leading delivery across multi-disciplinary teams
Hybrid working - This role requires two days per week onsite at the clients office in London. However; if preferred you can be based two days per week at their Manchester office instead.