Security Cleared Python Developer
Devonshire Hayes are looking for a skilled SC Python Developer who is Security Cleared to join a customer of ours on a contract basis until the end of March 2026 (extension highly likely) paying up to £750 per day (inside IR35).
You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality Python-based applications and services, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and scalable solutions.
This role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, with one day per week onsite at one of our UK offices (London, Cardiff, or Glasgow) and the remainder working from home.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain Python applications and services
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices
- Collaborate with product owners, architects, and other developers to deliver technical solutions
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development standards
- Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues
- Contribute to system design, performance optimisation, and scalability
- Work within Agile/Scrum delivery teams (if applicable)
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong commercial experience with Python
- Experience building and maintaining production-grade applications
- Solid understanding of software development best practices
- Experience with RESTful APIs and backend services
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git)
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a remote-first environment
Desirable Skills
- Experience with frameworks such as Django is essential for this position.
- Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines
- Database experience (SQL and/or NoSQL)
- Prior experience working in Agile environments