Software Developer (Python & Django)

Software Developer (Python/Django) Hybrid – Onsite 2 Days/Week (UK) Must Have: Live & Active Security Clearance From Day One Start: January Outside IR35 | Public Sector We’re partnering with a public sector organisation to find a talented Software Developer to join their team from January. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys enhancing established systems, collaborating within a supportive engineering environment, and delivering steady, thoughtful improvements to a widely used platform. Software Developer – What You’ll Be Working On Enhancing and maintaining a server-side application built with Python/Django Performing database work including data loads, optimisation, and schema changes using PostgreSQL Supporting and refining a Celery-based background task system Collaborating with colleagues to streamline code, reduce legacy complexity, and plan future enhancements Helping introduce a more modern browser experience using JavaScript where relevant Software Developer – What We’re Looking For Strong hands-on experience with Python and the Django framework Solid understanding of relational databases, especially PostgreSQL Exposure to distributed task or job-queue systems such as Celery (or similar) Interest in improving older systems and adopting updated approaches A collaborative mindset and ability to work within a team focused on sustainable, incremental improvement Must have live and active security clearance from the offset (essential requirement) Role Details Hybrid – onsite 2 days per week Outside IR35 contract Public sector environment Start date: January