Python Developer

A contract opportunity Outside IR35

On-site/hybrid working in Cambridgeshire

Must be UK Eyes only (British Born National) - Ideally hold SC or be clearable.

Our client is seeking a Python Developer for a contract opportunity. The role will focus on developing software for integration with a defence cloud environment, supporting projects across data and artificial intelligence, automation and tooling, and DevOps and infrastructure.

Familiarity with D2S (Defence Developer Services) would be a major advantage

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, test and maintain Python software for defence cloud integration
• Contribute to data and AI, automation and tooling, and DevOps and infrastructure projects
• Design and support modern DevOps tooling, automated workflows and software delivery pipelines
• Work with Red Hat OpenShift, Red Hat Quay, HashiCorp Vault and Tekton Pipelines
• Support continuous integration and deployment using GitHub, ArgoCD and SonarQube
• Collaborate with engineering teams using Jira and established development processes
• Help implement secure, reliable and scalable software solutions for aerospace and defence environments

Job Requirements:

• Strong Python development skills and experience building production-quality software
• Experience working with cloud environments, containerisation and modern DevOps practices
• Knowledge of Red Hat OpenShift and Red Hat Quay
• Understanding of automated pipelines and tooling, including Tekton Pipelines, GitHub and ArgoCD
• Experience with code quality and security tools such as SonarQube, Sonatype Lifecycle and Anchore
• Familiarity with HashiCorp Vault and Keycloak
• Experience using Jira within an agile software development environment
• Exposure to Palantir Foundry, data platforms or artificial intelligence technologies
• Familiarity with D2S (Defence Developer Services) would be a major advantage