Senior Python Developer - 6 months initially - SC Cleared - 550 p/d Outside IR35.

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Software Developer (Python) to join one of our government clients for a 6 month contract.

The requirement is to support a secret classification customer service with a high dependency on system access from the client's site. Therefore, the role is full time, 5 days per week on site.

They are based near Milton Keynes - commutable from Northampton, East Midlands, Bedford, Luton or Central London.

Due to the nature of the role, they are unable to offer Hybrid, Remote or Homeworking arrangements. On-site attendance will form part of the contract.

This role is working in an Security Cleared environment. A minimum of SC clearance is required for this role. Therefore, you will need to be SC Cleared or DV cleared or eligible to undertake SC Security Clearance.

Skills Experience Required:

Extensive knowledge of Python programming language

- Agile ITIL Foundation level/relevant experience

- Microsoft/Linux role-based certification and any relevant product certifications

- Knowledge of database concepts, object and Datamodelling techniques and design principles and of database architectures, software and facilities

- Substantial experience in relevant roles, including technologies in an enterprise environment, and of working within a secure environment

- Data engineering and manipulation

- Testing

- Prototyping

- Asset and configuration management

- User-centred design

- Analyse, interrogate and evaluate data

- Draft/author professional/technical documents

- Interpret professional/technical documents

- Lead in a Matrix structure

Technologies Required Experience:

- Python 3.10 or higher

- Linux/Ubuntu/Debian/Red Hat

- SAN/backup Storage

- VMware platforms

- TCP/IP Network Knowledge

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