Python Software Engineer

Salary: £50,000 - 55,000 per year

Requirements

• Strong commercial software engineering experience.
• Minimum 3 years of civilian/commercial experience as a Software Engineer.
• Python.
• Linux.
• Bash.
• Degree or equivalent experience in Software Engineering or a related discipline is desirable.
• Existing SC clearance is highly desirable.
• Must be eligible and willing to obtain and maintain SC clearance where required.
• Desirable: Terraform.
• Desirable: Ansible.
• Desirable: Kubernetes / K8s.
• Desirable: Helm.
• Desirable: Docker.
• Desirable: Jenkins.
• Desirable: R&D project experience.
• Desirable: Experience working within secure or Defence environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and code software solutions.
• Work within Agile teams and take an active role in sprint planning, refinement, and retrospectives.
• Write technical and design documentation.
• Work within DevOps environments and associated tooling.
• Investigate and resolve complex customer issues, including third-line support.
• Translate customer and technical requirements into practical solutions.
• Support project planning, estimation, and technical delivery.
• Research new technologies and improve engineering practices.
• Provide technical input to wider business functions.
• Mentor and support colleagues within the engineering team.

Technologies

• Ansible
• Bash
• DevOps
• Docker
• Helm
• Support
• Jenkins
• Kubernetes
• Linux
• Python
• Terraform

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We are recruiting for an experienced Software Engineer to join our established technology team working on technically challenging projects within the Defence and secure technology sector. This is a hybrid role, combining remote working with Midlands-based collaboration, and offers variety, technical development, and exposure to different projects, technologies, and revenue streams. We provide a collaborative engineering environment where you can broaden your technical experience and take on increasing responsibility while working on varied, technically interesting projects.

last updated 35 week of 2026