Python Developer

Cheltenham
1 year ago
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Python Developer | National Security Consultancy | Cheltenham | High Level Security Clearance Required | Salary up to £80,000 + £5,000 bonus | Hybrid 2-3 days per week on-site

MERITUS are working with an expanding National Security Consultancy based in Cheltenham looking for a Python Developer to join their backend development team.

As Python Developer you will work closely with customers to design & build modern backend solutions for critical applications in Python. They develop in a highly Agile / Scrum focused environment their core tech stack is Python, JavaScript, AWS. While the role is backend focused any exposure to fronetnd technologies (particulaly React) would be highly beneficial.

They're based in Cheltenham & operate hybrid working with 2-3 days per week on-site (Project dependent) & the opportunity to work a compressed 9 day working fortnight. They require active UK security clearance.

Main Responsibilities:

As a Python developer, you play a pivotal role in designing, developing and maintaining the critical backend applications with responsibilities including:

Create and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance front-end applications using Python.
Participate in all stages of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and deployment.
Partner with cross-functional teams, including product management, frontend development, and QA, to deliver superior software solutions.

Skills Required:

In depth experience designing & building backend applications in Python.
Familiarity with Big Data and Machine Learning technologies (NumPy, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Spark).
Experience developing in a highly Agile / Scrum environment.
Familiarity with CICD, containerisation, deployment technologies & cloud platforms (Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS).

Benefits:

Salary up to £80,000
£5,000 clearance bonus
Up to 10% performance bonus
Private medical insurance
25 days holiday + bank holidays
flexible / hybrid working options
Option to work a compressed 9 day fortnight

Got your attention?

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the Python Developer role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at Yolk Recruitment.

Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.

'Yolk Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Yolk Recruitment Limited is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply.
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