Senior Python Developer

Location: Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes (On-Site Only)
Contract Type: Outside IR35
Clearance Level: SC or DV
Sector: Government/Public Sector

Join a high-impact team supporting national and international government operations. As a Senior Python Developer, you'll be designing, developing, and maintaining secure and scalable applications within a mission-critical environment. Working on-site at Hanslope Park, you'll contribute to a wide range of technical solutions, from data modelling and application development to system support and incident resolution.

• Design, code, test, and maintain complex Python applications (Python 3.10+).

• Develop and manage secure web interfaces and enterprise applications.

• Analyse and maintain object/data models and evaluate technical solutions.

• Lead on incident and problem resolution within a secure, ITIL-governed environment.

• Create and maintain technical documentation and change control logs.

• Support on-call operations as part of a shared rota (minimum 6 shifts per 28-day cycle).

Essential:

• Advanced Python programming experience (3.10 or above).

• Experience working in secure environments (eg, MOD, FCDO, or other government departments).

• Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix systems (Ubuntu, Debian, Red Hat) and/or Windows Server ().

• Familiar with ITIL and Agile methodologies.

• Data engineering, object/data modelling, and architecture skills.

• Comfortable with tools such as VMware, SAN/backup storage, and Git repositories.

• Strong documentation, troubleshooting, and incident resolution skills.

Desirable:

• Experience with Go or other Back End languages.

• Understanding of TCP/IP Networks and enterprise infrastructure.

• Active SC or DV clearance (highly advantageous

Please note: This is an on-site only role at Hanslope Park. Remote or hybrid work is not permitted due to the sensitive nature of the work. Non-compliance may result in contract suspension or termination.

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