Job Description

Posted 1 week ago

Contract Software Developer (Python/Django) – January Start
Outside IR35 | Public Sector | Hybrid (UK, 2 Days Onsite per Week)
Active Security Clearance Required

A public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Python/Django Software Developer to join their team in January. This role is ideal for a developer who enjoys working with established systems, improving system stability, modernising architecture, and contributing within a collaborative engineering environment.

Software Developer (Python/Django) Key Responsibilities:
• Enhance and maintain a core Python/Django server-side application
• Work with PostgreSQL on data loads, optimisation, and schema updates
• Support and improve a Celery-based distributed task processing system
• Reduce technical debt and simplify legacy components
• Contribute to the introduction of modern browser-based experiences using JavaScript

Software Developer (Python/Django) Essential Skills and Experience:
• Strong commercial experience with Python and Django
• Solid working knowledge of PostgreSQL
• Experience with Celery or similar distributed task queue technologies
• Comfortable working with and modernising mature systems
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Active UK security clearance required from day one

Software Developer (Python/Django) Details:
• Start Date: January
• Location: Hybrid (2 days per week onsite)
• Engagement: Outside IR35

If you feel this role aligns with your experience, please get in touch for further details. The full brief is available upon request