Python Software Developer
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Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Python Software Developer (SC Cleared) Location: Hybrid 3 days onsite a week (Manchester/ Leeds/ Birmingham/ Newcastle/ London) Contract : 6+ Months Security Requirement Active SC Clearance required Overview We are seeking experienced Python Software Developers to support the delivery of large-scale analytics and data-driven solutions within a secure enterprise environment. The successful candidates will work on cloud-based platforms, data processing pipelines, and secure integrations while collaborating with cross-functional engineering and platform teams. This role is ideal for professionals with strong Python development expertise, cloud engineering
experience , and exposure to modern DevOps and data engineering practices. Must Have: AWS services; Terraform; Apache Spark; Python; Apache Airflow; Docker; GitLab; Security scanning agent; Jupyter; Notebooks; Key
Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable Python applications and services Build and optimize cloud-native data processing pipelines Develop and manage workflows using orchestration tools such as Airflow Work with large-scale data processing frameworks including Apache Spark Deploy and maintain containerized applications using Docker Implement infrastructure automation using Terraform Integrate solutions with enterprise data and secure file transfer systems Collaborate with DevOps, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure secure and reliable deployments Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and source control management using GitLab Support vulnerability management and security scanning processes Create technical documentation and provide knowledge-sharing support where required Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborative engineering activities Required
Skills &
Experience Strong hands-on
experience with Python development
Experience working with AWS cloud services Proven
experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Strong knowledge of Apache Spark
Experience with Apache Airflow or similar orchestration tools Hands-on
experience with Docker and containerized environments
Experience using GitLab for version control and CI/CD pipelines Understanding of security scanning and vulnerability management tools such as Trivy, Trend Micro, Wiz, or similar
Experience working with Jupyter Notebooks Familiarity with secure enterprise integrations and data transfer solutions Strong problem-solving and debugging
skills Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration
skills Preferred
Experience
Experience working within secure or regulated environments Exposure to large-scale analytics or data platform projects Previous
experience in public sector or enterprise-scale environments Understanding of cloud security best practices Working Arrangement Hybrid working model Approximately 60% onsite presence required in Newcastle Remaining days remote, depending on project
requirements Clearance Requirement Candidates must hold active SC Clearance or be eligible to obtain clearance.
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