Senior Python Software Developer (SC Cleared)

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:

You will 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 the 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.

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