Python Software Developer

Python Software Developer - Cheltenham – Permanent (40 hours per week) – £35,000 - £48,500 per annum – Willing to Undergo SC Clearance

Our client are a medium sized Engineering and Aerospace consultancy looking to grow their team and work on various projects.

You will need a good understanding of building both the front end and back end of Software applications using python.

Working Patterns: This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days on site per week, possibly more during busy periods.

The Key Responsibilities of a Python Software Developer:

* Design, develop and maintain Python based web applications.

* Design, implement and maintain REST APIs.

* Build automated, containerised applications using Docker.

* Deploy, operate and optimise services on.

* Write unit, integration and end-to-end tests; participate in code reviews and design reviews.

* Ensure services are secure, resilient and cost-efficient.

* Collaborate with Test and DevOps to deliver features end-to-end.

* Troubleshoot production incidents and drive post-incident reviews and remediation.

Below is a list of Key Skills required for the Python Software Developer, however you will not be expected to have everything:

* Minimum of 1.5 years’ experience as a Python Developer with a focus on web development.

* Strong Python skills.

* Strong understanding of web technologies such as HTML, CSS, Bootstrap and JavaScript.

* REST API design and implementation experience OR similar.

* Experience or understanding of Docker.

* CI/CD experience: building pipelines that build, test, scan and deploy container images (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, CircleCI, Jenkins).

* Test-driven mindset: unit, integration and contract testing.

Benefits:

* 25 Days holiday (+Bank Holidays).

* Company Car Scheme.

* Healthcare Scheme.

* Company Pension Scheme.

* Training Package/Budget.

* Great company advancement and support.

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

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You will be required to hold a minimum of SC Clearance. If you do not hold an active SC clearance, please familiarise yourself with the vetting process before applying.

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