Defence Cloud Python Developer — Contract

Matchtech; Colne; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Python Developer for a contract opportunity focused on defence cloud integration and AI/data tooling. The role supports DevOps, automation and infrastructure projects in a hybrid on-site setting in Cambridgeshire.

Candidates should have strong Python skills, cloud experience, and familiarity with OpenShift, Tekton and GitOps tooling; UK Eyes status or clearable is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong Python development skills with production-ready software experience.
• Experience in cloud environments, containers, and modern DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with OpenShift, Quay, Vault and Keycloak is advantageous.
• Knowledge of automated pipelines and tooling (Tekton, GitHub, ArgoCD).
• Exposure to data platforms, AI technologies or Palantir Foundry is a plus.
• Experience using Jira in an agile environment; ability to work with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and maintain Python software for defence cloud integration.
• Contribute to data, AI, automation and tooling, and DevOps projects.
• Design and support modern DevOps tooling and CI/CD pipelines.
• Work with OpenShift, Quay, Vault, Tekton Pipelines and Tekton-based workflows.
• Support CI/CD using GitHub, ArgoCD and SonarQube; ensure code quality and security.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and follow established processes.

Skills

Python

Cloud

DevOps

OpenShift

Tekton

ArgoCD

GitHub

Quay

Vault

Keycloak

Jira

SonarQube

Security

Automation

Containers

Tools

Red Hat OpenShift

Red Hat Quay

HashiCorp Vault

Tekton Pipelines

ArgoCD

GitHub Actions

Job description

Matchtech is seeking a Python Developer for a contract opportunity focused on defence cloud integration and AI/data tooling. The role supports DevOps, automation and infrastructure projects in a hybrid on-site setting in Cambridgeshire.

Candidates should have strong Python skills, cloud experience, and familiarity with OpenShift, Tekton and GitOps tooling; UK Eyes status or clearable is preferred.