Python Developer / DevOps Engineer

Gold Group Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company in Hampshire is seeking a Python Developer eager to transition into a DevOps role. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of Python development experience and be proficient in containerization technologies. Responsibilities include designing backend services and maintaining CI/CD pipelines. This position offers a hybrid working model and various benefits including 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, private medical insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Pension

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in Python development.
• Proficiency in containerization and orchestration (Docker, ECS, or EKS).
• Experience with CI/CD tools and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend services, APIs, and automation tools using Python.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitLab.

Skills

Python development

Containerization and orchestration

CI/CD tools

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Serverless architectures

AWS certifications

Network certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Docker

GitLab

Job description

Python Developer / DevOps

Location: Hampshire

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum + benefits

Sector: IT & Telecoms

Type: Permanent

Contact: Gautam Raval

Job Published: 1 day ago

My client based in the Hampshire area is an innovative IT services and solutions company looking for a Python Developer who wants to move into a DevOps role. As a Python Developer you will work in a hybrid model of 3 days in office and 2 days WFH. You will be willing to learn new technologies, grow within the company and progress into a DevOps role.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend services, APIs, and automation tools using Python (Flask, FastAPI, Django, etc.).
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitLab.
• Collaborate with other developers, DevOps, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and contribute to architectural decisions.

Key Skills

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of professional experience in Python development.
• Proficiency in containerization and orchestration (Docker, ECS, or EKS).
• Experience with CI/CD tools and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, microservices, and serverless architectures.
• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, Solutions Architect, or DevOps Engineer).
• Network certifications (e.g., Juniper JNICS / Cisco CCNA).

Benefits

25 days holiday + BH, share scheme, pension, private medical insurance, hybrid working, enhanced family policies, professional development opportunities, and comprehensive wellbeing support.

Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview.