Developer

RedRock Consulting Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 83,025 - 110,700; Part time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a talented Senior Python Developer to join their engineering team in Newcastle. The role involves mentoring junior developers, coding, and collaborating with data scientists to improve data-driven solutions. Flexibility is offered for exceptional candidates. Experience in cloud environments is a bonus. This is a contract position with a mid-senior level expectation.

Qualifications

• Experience working with or alongside data science teams.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to support junior developers.
• Ability to hit the ground running and support team maturity.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring junior developers in Python best practice.
• Hands-on coding and contributing to core engineering work.
• Collaborating closely with data scientists and data engineers.
• Helping shape technical direction and improving developer experience.

Skills

Python Development

Collaboration with data science teams

Mentoring junior developers

Understanding data-driven needs

Tools

Cloud technologies

DevOps tools

Data engineering pipelines

Job description

🚀 Senior Python Developer (Contract) – Newcastle | SC Cleared

We are seeking a talented Senior Python Developer to join a high-performing engineering team supporting data-driven capability within a major government environment. This role will be pivotal in driving Python development standards and supporting a growing team of engineers.

Location: Newcastle (2 days per week onsite — flexibility for exceptional candidates)

What you'll be doing

• Leading and mentoring junior developers in Python best practice
• Hands‑on coding and contributing to core engineering work
• Collaborating closely with data scientists and data engineers
• Helping shape technical direction and improving developer experience
• Reducing pressure on senior colleagues by taking ownership of key Python workstreams

What we're looking for

• Experience working with or alongside data science teams
• Ability to understand the needs and complexities of data‑driven users
• Someone who can hit the ground running and support team maturity
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to support junior developers

You don't need to be a data scientist — but understanding that environment is a major advantage.

Bonus if you have

• Experience in cloud / DevOps environments
• Familiarity with data engineering pipelines and tools

Why this project?

Work in a forward‑thinking engineering team solving impactful real‑world problems, shaping modern data platforms, and influencing best practice in a complex environment.

📩 Apply now or drop me a message to discuss!

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services & IT Consulting