Python Software Developer

Opus Recruitment Solutions
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 4JA, United Kingdom
Last week
£350 – £390 pd

Salary

£350 – £390 pd

Job Type
Contract
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
22 May 2026 (Last week)

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Python Software Developer (SC Cleared)

Location: Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham, London

Contract :6 Months

Security Requirement

Active SC Clearance required

Overview

We are seeking experienced Python Software Developers to support the delivery of large-scale analytics and data-driven solutions within a secure enterprise environment. The successful candidates will work on cloud-based platforms, data processing pipelines, and secure integrations while collaborating with cross-functional engineering and platform teams.

This role is ideal for professionals with strong Python development expertise, cloud engineering experience, and exposure to modern DevOps and data engineering practices.

Must Have:

AWS services; Terraform; Apache Spark; Python; Apache Airflow; Docker; GitLab; Security scanning agent; Jupyter; Notebooks;

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable Python applications and services

Build and optimize cloud-native data processing pipelines

Develop and manage workflows using orchestration tools such as Airflow

Work with large-scale data processing frameworks including Apache Spark

Deploy and maintain containerized applications using Docker

Implement infrastructure automation using Terraform

Integrate solutions with enterprise data and secure file transfer systems

Collaborate with DevOps, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure secure and reliable deployments

Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and source control management using GitLab

Support vulnerability management and security scanning processes

Create technical documentation and provide knowledge-sharing support where required

Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborative engineering activities

Required Skills & Experience

Strong hands-on experience with Python development

Experience working with AWS cloud services

Proven experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Strong knowledge of Apache Spark

Experience with Apache Airflow or similar orchestration tools

Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized environments

Experience using GitLab for version control and CI/CD pipelines

Understanding of security scanning and vulnerability management tools such as Trivy, Trend Micro, Wiz, or similar

Experience working with Jupyter Notebooks

Familiarity with secure enterprise integrations and data transfer solutions

Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills

Preferred Experience

Experience working within secure or regulated environments

Exposure to large-scale analytics or data platform projects

Previous experience in public sector or enterprise-scale environments

Understanding of cloud security best practices

Working Arrangement

Hybrid working model

Approximately 60% onsite presence required in Newcastle

Remaining days remote, depending on project requirements

Clearance Requirement

Candidates must hold active SC Clearance or be eligible to obtain clearance

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