Back-End Developer - Python/Go (Outside IR35)

Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech consultancy in Gloucester seeks a Back End Developer with expertise in Python and Go to develop secure services for a government cyber programme. The role requires active SC clearance and involves working on cloud-native solutions in Microsoft Azure and containerized applications with Docker and Kubernetes. Competitive day rates of £600 - £800 outside IR35 are offered.

Qualifications

• Active SC Clearance (DV eligible).
• Strong Back End engineering background with Python & Go.
• Cloud-native & DevOps experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop & maintain secure Back End services in Python & Go.
• Design and optimise APIs (REST, WebSocket, GraphQL, gRPC).
• Build cloud-native solutions in Microsoft Azure.

Skills

Python

Go

Cloud-native

DevOps

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Microsoft Azure

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

Overview

Back End Developer - Python/Go

£600 - £800p/day

Outside IR35

On-site 5 days/Active SC (DV eligible)

We\'re seeking an experienced Back End Developer with strong Python & Go expertise to deliver secure, scalable services on a high-profile government cyber programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop & maintain secure Back End services in Python & Go
• Design and optimise APIs (REST, WebSocket, GraphQL, gRPC)
• Build cloud-native solutions in Microsoft Azure (Functions, KeyVault, SQL)
• Containerize and orchestrate microservices with Docker & Kubernetes
• Implement CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps & GitHub Actions
• Apply best practices for testing, security & monitoring

Tech Stack

• Languages: Python, Go
• Frameworks: Flask, FastAPI, gRPC
• APIs: REST, GraphQL, WebSocket
• Databases: PostgreSQL, Redis
• Cloud: Microsoft Azure (Functions, KeyVault, DevOps)
• CI/CD: Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions
• Containers/Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, Helm
• Monitoring/Logging: Prometheus, Grafana

Requirements

• Active SC Clearance (DV eligible)
• Strong Back End engineering background with Python & Go
• Cloud-native & DevOps experience
• Proven delivery in secure, high-assurance environments