Python/Django Developer — Hybrid, Sec Cleared

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

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.