A government contractor is seeking a Senior Python Software Developer (SC Cleared) for a 12-month hybrid contract based in the United Kingdom. The role involves leading the development of scalable open data services and ensuring compliance with government standards. Candidates should have significant software engineering experience, strong proficiency in Python and Ruby, and the ability to communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a transformative project in the public sector.
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
A government contractor is seeking a Senior Python Software Developer (SC Cleared) for a 12-month hybrid contract based in the United Kingdom. The role involves leading the development of scalable open data services and ensuring compliance with government standards. Candidates should have significant software engineering experience, strong proficiency in Python and Ruby, and the ability to communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a transformative project in the public sector.
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 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.
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
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 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.
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 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.
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
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 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.
A government contractor is seeking a Senior Python Software Developer (SC Cleared) for a 12-month hybrid contract based in the United Kingdom. The role involves leading the development of scalable open data services and ensuring compliance with government standards. Candidates should have significant software engineering experience, strong proficiency in Python and Ruby, and the ability to communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a transformative project in the public sector.
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
A government contractor is seeking a Senior Python Software Developer (SC Cleared) for a 12-month hybrid contract based in the United Kingdom. The role involves leading the development of scalable open data services and ensuring compliance with government standards. Candidates should have significant software engineering experience, strong proficiency in Python and Ruby, and the ability to communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a transformative project in the public sector.