Software Developer

Software Developer – Python – SC - 12mths - hybrid - £6-£650pday inside IR35) Our client is seeking a senior software developer – Python for 12 months to work on a hybrid basis once or twice per week in either London or Manchester. You will either hold current SC clearance or eligible for clearance Experience required: Significant experience in software engineering, including leading the development of production-level web services. Strong coding ability in Python/Ruby [PA1.1] and at least one other modern language Strong experience working with git as a version control system and effectively documenting development. Experience of developing containerised applications and the capability to work with engineers to deploy applications in the cloud. Ability to engage with non-technical stakeholders and explain complex technical concepts in a clear, accessible way Experience leading delivery across multi-disciplinary teams We have an ambitious agenda to transform the way the public sector makes its data available and reusable. Transforming data.gov .uk plays a major role in this agenda, as we redesign it to be it into a modern reliable data hub which provide access to a variety of public sector data. As a Senior Software Developer you will: Work within a multi-disciplinary product team and lead the design, development, and maintenance of robust, scalable open data services and APIs Provide strategic technical leadership by setting software architecture, engineering practices, and technical direction across the Team Define and evolve scalable, secure design patterns and coding standards, ensuring alignment with GDS standards and cross-government platforms Collaborate with teams to select technologies, shape roadmaps, and deliver resilient, maintainable digital services that meet programme goals Represent the department at technical forums, open-source communities, and government working groups Ensure delivery aligns with the Service Standard, Technology Code of Practice, and departmental governance processes