Python Developer

Matchtech

Cambridgeshire

2 weeks ago

£450 – £650 pd

Salary

£450 – £650 pd

Job Type: Contract
Work Location: Hybrid
Seniority: Mid
Security Clearance: Required
Posted: 14 Oct 2026 (2 weeks ago)

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£450 – £650 pd

Job Type: Contract
Work Location: Hybrid
Seniority: Mid
Security Clearance: Required
Posted: 14 Oct 2026 (2 weeks ago)

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A contract opportunity Outside IR35

On-site/hybrid working in Cambridgeshire

Must be UK Eyes only (British Born National) - Ideally hold SC or be clearable.

Our client is seeking a Python Developer for a contract opportunity. The role will focus on developing software for integration with a defence cloud environment, supporting projects across data and artificial intelligence, automation and tooling, and DevOps and infrastructure.

Familiarity with D2S (Defence Developer Services) would be a major advantage

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, test and maintain Python software for defence cloud integration

Contribute to data and AI, automation and tooling, and DevOps and infrastructure projects

Design and support modern DevOps tooling, automated workflows and software delivery pipelines

Work with Red Hat OpenShift, Red Hat Quay, HashiCorp Vault and Tekton Pipelines

Support continuous integration and deployment using GitHub, ArgoCD and SonarQube

Collaborate with engineering teams using Jira and established development processes

Help implement secure, reliable and scalable software solutions for aerospace and defence environments

Job Requirements:

Strong Python development skills and experience building production-quality software

Experience working with cloud environments, containerisation and modern DevOps practices

Knowledge of Red Hat OpenShift and Red Hat Quay

Understanding of automated pipelines and tooling, including Tekton Pipelines, GitHub and ArgoCD

Experience with code quality and security tools such as SonarQube, Sonatype Lifecycle and Anchore

Familiarity with HashiCorp Vault and Keycloak

Experience using Jira within an agile software development environment

Exposure to Palantir Foundry, data platforms or artificial intelligence technologies

Familiarity with D2S (Defence Developer Services) would be a major advantage

If you are a Python Developer with experience in cloud integration, DevOps and defence technology, apply now to support innovative aerospace and defence software projects

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