Lead Python Developer - £90,000 - DV Cleared

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in the UK Defence sector seeks an experienced Lead Python Developer to oversee the design and development of secure software systems. The role involves leading cross-functional teams, enforcing engineering best practices, and ensuring project compliance with defence-grade standards. This position requires active DV Clearance and a solid grasp of CI/CD and containerization technologies.

Qualifications

• Experience leading software development in high-security environments.
• Solid understanding of containerization and cloud deployment.
• Active DV clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of Python software systems.
• Mentor developers and enforce coding best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements.

Skills

Python

CI/CD

Machine Learning

Agile/Scrum

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

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Posted:

07.06.2025

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22.07.2025

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Job Description:

Clearance Required: DV

We're looking for an experienced Lead Python Developer to join a high-impact programme within the UK Defence and National Security sector. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in delivering secure, mission-critical software systems that directly support national safety and strategic defence operations.

As a technical leader, you'll drive the design and development of advanced Python-based systems-often in highly secure environments guiding cross-functional teams, ensure engineering excellence, and oversee the full software lifecycle, from concept and prototyping to secure deployment and ongoing support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the design and development of Python-based software systems in a high-security setting
• Working closely with data scientists, analysts, and engineering teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions
• Architecting secure applications and services in line with defence-grade standards
• Mentoring developers and enforcing best practices across code, testing, and deployment
• Integrating machine learning models and real-time data pipelines where applicable
• Collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements and showcase technical progress
• Experience in secure or regulated industries (Defence, Government, Aerospace, etc.)
• Solid grasp of CI/CD, containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud or on-premise deployments
• Ability to lead technical discussions, reviews, and deliverables across cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum delivery
• Active DV Clearance

If you are interested in the above position, please contact me, James Chapman on 07903 438136 or drop me an email at [emailprotected]