Python Developer

Experis IT; Cubley; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy in the UK is seeking a Python Developer to create scalable automation solutions for database operations. The successful candidate will design and maintain automation systems, integrate APIs, and manage Kubernetes resources. Proficiency in Python and problem-solving skills are essential, alongside knowledge of Docker and CI/CD pipelines. Candidates with experience in enterprise tools and database management will be preferred. Competitive day rates and a hybrid working model are offered.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with API development using Python and FastAPI.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain automation solutions for database operations.
• Build and integrate API for database management operations.
• Troubleshoot automation issues across scripting and APIs.
• Containerize and deploy applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Administration for Kubernetes resources.

Skills

API development with Python and FastAPI

Problem-solving and debugging skills

Knowledge of Docker

Knowledge of Kubernetes

Tools

Prometheus

Grafana

Hashicorp Vault

PostgreSQL

JIRA

Job description

Role Title: Python Developer

Start Date: 9th Feb 2026

End Date: 30th November 2026

Rate: £385p/d via Umbrella

Location: Sheffield (3 Days per Week Onsite)

Python developer responsible for building scalable automation solutions to streamline database operations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain automation solutions for databases operations and rollouts
• Build and Integrate API for Database Management Operations and automation workflows
• Troubleshoot automation issues across Scripting, APIs and containerized environments.
• Containerize and deploy application/services using Docker and Kubernetes
• Administration for Kubernetes Resources (Pods, Ingress, Services, Secrets, CRDs, etc)

Required Skills

• Hands on experience with API development using Python and FastAPI.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.

Nice to have

• Exposure on enhancing observability with knowledge of tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry.
• Advantageous to have enterprise tools knowledge (ie, Control M, True sight, Guardium, Tenable Nessus, Delinea)
• Knowledge of Security and Software Development in a Highly regulated environment
• End-to-end knowledge of build, package, test, and deployment of CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience using Agile practices and Tools (JIRA, etc.)
• Exposure to managing secrets using Hashicorp Vault
• Exposure and working knowledge of PostgreSQL/PostgreSQL Database Administration