Job Description
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 £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 Back End services
* Familiarity with version control systems (eg 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