Python Developer

Sanderson Government & Defence; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson Government & Defence is seeking a Python Developer to join the team in Nottingham. The role focuses on building, maintaining, and improving software applications with a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.

You will contribute to code quality through reviews and testing, while collaborating with colleagues to deliver projects on schedule and document technical details for future reference.

Qualifications

• Proficient Python programming and basic OOP concepts.
• Experience with relational databases and SQL queries.
• Familiarity with Git version control and collaboration workflows.
• Good problem solving and debugging abilities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies and adapt to project needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python applications.
• Write clean, readable, and efficient code.
• Troubleshoot and fix software issues.
• Collaborate with team to deliver projects on time.
• Participate in code reviews and testing activities.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

Python

OOP

SQL

Git

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Flask

Django

REST APIs

AWS/Azure

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for a Python Developer to join our team and help build, maintain, and improve software applications. The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of Python programming and a willingness to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python applications.
• Write clean, readable, and efficient code.
• Troubleshoot and fix software issues.
• Work with team members to deliver projects on time.
• Participate in code reviews and testing activities.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.

Required Skills

• Basic experience with Python programming.
• Understanding of object-oriented programming concepts.
• Knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
• Familiarity with Git version control.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Nice to Have

• Experience with frameworks such as Flask or Django.
• Understanding of REST APIs.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Knowledge of automated testing.

Reasonable Adjustments

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.