Software Developer (Python & Django)

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