Python Developer Active SC Required £500 - £525 p/d
We are seeking a Python Dashboard Developer to support a major defence maritime build programme. The role will focus on developing and delivering a validated Python-based tool designed to support operational and programme-level decision-making.
The successful candidate will work closely with programme and client stakeholders to iterate the tool based on user feedback, enhance functionality following initial use, and ensure the application is structured for containerisation and deployment via Docker.
This is a short, delivery-focused assignment suited to someone who can move quickly, build clean and deployable Python scripts, and work effectively in a fast-paced defence programme environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and deliver a validated Python tool to support client decision-making.
* Iterate functionality based on feedback from programme and client stakeholders.
* Develop clean, modular and deployable Python scripts.
* Structure scripts and application components for containerisation.
* Containerise the application using Docker.
* Support rapid prototyping, validation and refinement of dashboard functionality.
* Operate within a programme focused on accelerating complex defence maritime build activity.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Strong hands-on Python development experience.
* Ability to write clean, maintainable and deployable Python scripts.
* Practical experience with Docker and application containerisation.
* Comfortable developing against structured or semi-structured data.
* Ability to iterate quickly based on stakeholder and user feedback.
* Experience building tools that support operational, delivery or programme decision-making.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced client-facing delivery environment.
* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently with limited handholding.