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.