Python Developer

X4 Group Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Contract Software Developer with expertise in Python and Django. The role requires active UK security clearance and involves enhancing a core Python/Django server-side application while supporting PostgreSQL and modernising legacy systems. Ideal candidates will thrive in a collaborative engineering environment and be comfortable working in hybrid settings, with 2 days onsite each week. This position offers the chance to contribute significantly to established systems starting in January.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience with Python and Django.
• Solid working knowledge of PostgreSQL.
• Experience with Celery or similar task queue technologies.
• Comfortable working with and modernising mature systems.
• Active UK security clearance required from day one.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and maintain a core Python/Django server-side application.
• Work with PostgreSQL on data loads, optimisation, and schema updates.
• Support and improve a Celery-based distributed task processing system.
• Reduce technical debt and simplify legacy components.
• Contribute to the introduction of modern browser-based experiences using JavaScript.

Skills

Python

Django

PostgreSQL

Celery

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Contract Software Developer (Python/Django) January Start

Outside IR35 Public Sector Hybrid (UK, 2 Days Onsite per Week)

Active Security Clearance Required

A public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Python/Django Software Developer to join their team in January. This role is ideal for a developer who enjoys working with established systems, improving system stability, modernising architecture, and contributing within a collaborative engineering environment.

Software Developer (Python/Django) Key Responsibilities:

• Enhance and maintain a core Python/Django server-side application
• Work with PostgreSQL on data loads, optimisation, and schema updates
• Support and improve a Celery-based distributed task processing system
• Reduce technical debt and simplify legacy components
• Contribute to the introduction of modern browser-based experiences using JavaScript

Software Developer (Python/Django) Essential Skills and Experience:

• Strong commercial experience with Python and Django
• Solid working knowledge of PostgreSQL
• Experience with Celery or similar distributed task queue technologies
• Comfortable working with and modernising mature systems
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Active UK security clearance required from day one

Software Developer (Python/Django) Details:

• Start Date: January
• Location: Hybrid (2 days per week onsite)
• Engagement: Outside IR35

If you feel this role aligns with your experience, please get in touch for further details. The full brief is available upon request.