Python Developer

Matchtech Group; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Python Developer for a contract role in Cambridgeshire, with on-site and hybrid options. The role focuses on building software for defence cloud environments, supporting data/AI, automation, tooling, and DevOps across projects.

Familiarity with D2S would be highly advantageous, and UK Eyes only security is required. The position involves implementing secure, scalable software within aerospace/defence settings, using OpenShift, Tekton Pipelines, GitHub, ArgoCD and

Qualifications

• Strong Python development skills with production-grade software experience.
• Experience in cloud environments, containerisation and modern DevOps.
• Knowledge of OpenShift and Quay, plus automated pipelines and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and maintain Python software for defence cloud integration.
• Contribute to data/AI, automation and tooling, and DevOps/infrastructure projects.
• Design and support DevOps tooling, workflows and delivery pipelines.
• Work with OpenShift, Quay, Vault and Tekton Pipelines.
• Support CI/CD using GitHub, ArgoCD and SonarQube.
• Collaborate with engineering teams using Jira and established processes.
• Help implement secure, reliable and scalable software for aerospace/defence.

Skills

Python development

Cloud environments

Containerisation

DevOps practices

AI / data technologies

Jira usage

OpenShift knowledge

Security tooling

Agile development

Tools

Tekton Pipelines

GitHub

ArgoCD

SonarQube

Red Hat OpenShift

Red Hat Quay

HashiCorp Vault

Keycloak

Jira

Job description

A contract opportunity Outside IR35

On-site/hybrid working in Cambridgeshire

Must be UK Eyes only (British Born National) - Ideally hold SC or be clearable.

Our client is seeking a Python Developer for a contract opportunity. The role will focus on developing software for integration with a defence cloud environment, supporting projects across data and artificial intelligence, automation and tooling, and DevOps and infrastructure.

Familiarity with D2S (Defence Developer Services) would be a major advantage

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, test and maintain Python software for defence cloud integration
• Contribute to data and AI, automation and tooling, and DevOps and infrastructure projects
• Design and support modern DevOps tooling, automated workflows and software delivery pipelines
• Work with Red Hat OpenShift, Red Hat Quay, HashiCorp Vault and Tekton Pipelines
• Support continuous integration and deployment using GitHub, ArgoCD and SonarQube
• Collaborate with engineering teams using Jira and established development processes
• Help implement secure, reliable and scalable software solutions for aerospace and defence environments

Job Requirements:

• Strong Python development skills and experience building production-quality software
• Experience working with cloud environments, containerisation and modern DevOps practices
• Knowledge of Red Hat OpenShift and Red Hat Quay
• Understanding of automated pipelines and tooling, including Tekton Pipelines, GitHub and ArgoCD
• Experience with code quality and security tools such as SonarQube, Sonatype Lifecycle and Anchore
• Familiarity with HashiCorp Vault and Keycloak
• Experience using Jira within an agile software development environment
• Exposure to Palantir Foundry, data platforms or artificial intelligence technologies
• Familiarity with D2S (Defence Developer Services) would be a major advantage