SC Cleared Python Developer | Outside IR35
Posted 5 days ago by SR2 - Socially Responsible Recruitment
Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
Bristol, South West England, UK
Summary: The role is for an experienced SC Cleared Python Developer to join a high-profile programme focused on delivering secure and scalable solutions in a complex environment. The developer will work collaboratively within an engineering team to build robust Back End services and contribute to mission-critical systems. The position requires active SC clearance and offers a hybrid working arrangement. The role is classified as outside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop and maintain Python-based applications and services
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, QA, and architecture
- Build and integrate APIs and microservices
- Contribute to system design, code reviews, and best practice standards
- Troubleshoot, debug and optimise performance across applications
- Support secure development practices within a government/defence environment
Key Skills:
- Active SC Clearance
- Strong Python development experience in production environments
- Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices
- Solid understanding of software engineering best practices and design patterns
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git)
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Bristol
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
SC Cleared Python Developer | Outside IR35
The Role
We're looking for an experienced SC Cleared Python Developer to join a high-profile programme delivering secure, scalable solutions within a complex environment. You'll be working as part of a collaborative engineering team, building robust Back End services and contributing to mission-critical systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop and maintain Python-based applications and services
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, QA, and architecture
- Build and integrate APIs and microservices
- Contribute to system design, code reviews, and best practice standards
- Troubleshoot, debug and optimise performance across applications
- Support secure development practices within a government/defence environment
Essential
- Active SC Clearance
- Strong Python development experience in production environments
- Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices
- Solid understanding of software engineering best practices and design patterns
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git)
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Desirable
- Experience working in government or defence sectors
- Knowledge of containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Exposure to infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
- Experience with data processing or analytics pipelines
- Familiarity with Agile delivery environments
The Details
- Contract Role
- Outside IR35
- Rate: DOE
- Hybrid - a few days on-site in the Bristol area on a weekly basis.
If you're an SC Cleared Python Developer looking to work on impactful projects in a secure environment, get in touch to discuss further.