Job Description
Software Developer (Python/Django)
Hybrid – Onsite 2 Days/Week (UK)
Must Have: Live & Active Security Clearance From Day One
Start: January
Outside IR35 | Public Sector
We’re partnering with a public sector organisation to find a talented Software Developer to join their team from January. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys enhancing established systems, collaborating within a supportive engineering environment, and delivering steady, thoughtful improvements to a widely used platform.
Software Developer – What You’ll Be Working On
* Enhancing and maintaining a server-side application built with Python/Django
* Performing database work including data loads, optimisation, and schema changes using PostgreSQL
* Supporting and refining a Celery-based background task system
* Collaborating with colleagues to streamline code, reduce legacy complexity, and plan future enhancements
* Helping introduce a more modern browser experience using JavaScript where relevant
Software Developer – What We’re Looking For
* Strong hands-on experience with Python and the Django framework
* Solid understanding of relational databases, especially PostgreSQL
* Exposure to distributed task or job-queue systems such as Celery (or similar)
* Interest in improving older systems and adopting updated approaches
* A collaborative mindset and ability to work within a team focused on sustainable, incremental improvement
* Must have live and active security clearance from the offset (essential requirement)
Role Details
* Hybrid – onsite 2 days per week
* Outside IR35 contract
* Public sector environment
* Start date: January
If this sounds like a good fit, feel free to get in touch for more details or to apply!