Python Software Developer - Cheltenham – Permanent (40 hours per week) – £35,000 - £48,500 per annum – Willing to Undergo SC Clearance
Our client are a medium sized Engineering and Aerospace consultancy looking to grow their team and work on various projects.
You will need a good understanding of building both the front end and back end of Software applications using python.
Working Patterns: This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days on site per week, possibly more during busy periods.
The Key Responsibilities of a Python Software Developer:
* Design, develop and maintain Python based web applications.
* Design, implement and maintain REST APIs.
* Build automated, containerised applications using Docker.
* Deploy, operate and optimise services on.
* Write unit, integration and end-to-end tests; participate in code reviews and design reviews.
* Ensure services are secure, resilient and cost-efficient.
* Collaborate with Test and DevOps to deliver features end-to-end.
* Troubleshoot production incidents and drive post-incident reviews and remediation.
Below is a list of Key Skills required for the Python Software Developer, however you will not be expected to have everything:
* Minimum of 1.5 years’ experience as a Python Developer with a focus on web development.
* Strong Python skills.
* Strong understanding of web technologies such as HTML, CSS, Bootstrap and JavaScript.
* REST API design and implementation experience OR similar.
* Experience or understanding of Docker.
* CI/CD experience: building pipelines that build, test, scan and deploy container images (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, CircleCI, Jenkins).
* Test-driven mindset: unit, integration and contract testing.
Benefits:
* 25 Days holiday (+Bank Holidays).
* Company Car Scheme.
* Healthcare Scheme.
* Company Pension Scheme.
* Training Package/Budget.
* Great company advancement and support.
Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
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