Python Software Engineer - SC Cleared

Role: Exciting new opportunity for a Python Software Engineer to deliver secure, cloud-enabled software solutions for public sector programmes

Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid)Salary: Up to £48,500 per annum Clearance: SC Clearance required

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We are seeking a talented Python Software Engineer with cloud experience to join a highly capable engineering team delivering secure, scalable software solutions for public sector customers.

This role focuses on backend Python development, building robust services that operate within modern AWS cloud environments. You'll work across the full software development lifecycle, contributing to systems designed to meet high security, reliability, and performance standards.

As a Python Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and supporting Python-based applications, with exposure to AWS cloud infrastructure and cloud-native services. Your work will include:

• Developing and maintaining backend services using Python

• Building software that integrates with AWS cloud services

• Supporting cloud-hosted applications in secure environments

• Collaborating with engineers to design scalable, maintainable systems

• Ensuring software meets quality, security, and performance requirements

The team deliver software across the full lifecycle, from initial development through to deployment and operational support.

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Python applications

• Contribute to cloud-hosted solutions within AWS environments

• Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code

• Support integration, deployment, and operational activities

• Troubleshoot and resolve software and environment issues

• Work closely with other engineers and technical stakeholders

• Strong experience developing software in Python

• Experience working with AWS cloud services

• Understanding of backend application design and APIs

• Familiarity with cloud-native architectures and best practices

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern development practices

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work effectively in secure, customer-focused environments

• SC Clearance