Python / Djano Developer (SC Cleared)

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Contract Software Developer to modernise critical national digital services. This remote role requires expertise in Python and Django, along with strong skills in PostgreSQL database management. Responsibilities include enhancing applications, collaborating with teams, and ensuring security compliance. The successful candidate must possess active UK Security Clearance and offer problem-solving skills in an Agile environment. Competitive rates between £700-£750 per day apply.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to impact public service

Qualifications

• Active UK Security Clearance (SC or above) is mandatory.
• Experience managing and optimising databases.
• Strong understanding of server-side application architecture.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain a Python/Django application.
• Manage and optimise PostgreSQL databases.
• Collaborate with teams for legacy systems modernisation.
• Write clean and maintainable code.
• Ensure compliance with security standards.

Skills

Proven experience with Python

Expertise in Django

PostgreSQL database design

Agile environment experience

Problem-solving skills

Familiarity with cloud platforms

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Job Title: Contract Software Developer - Python & Django
Location: Remote (UK-based) | Public Sector
Rate: £700 - £750 per day (inside IR35)
Duration: Until end of March 2025 (with potential for extension)
Clearance: Active UK Security Clearance essential

The Role

A leading UK public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Contract Software Developer to enhance and modernise a critical national digital service. You will be responsible for developing and improving a core Python/Django server-side application, ensuring robust integration with PostgreSQL, and supporting the modernisation of legacy systems.

This is a high-impact role where your work will directly contribute to the stability, security, and efficiency of a vital public service.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, enhance, and maintain a secure and scalable Python/Django application.

Manage and optimise PostgreSQL databases, ensuring high performance and data integrity.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the modernisation of legacy systems.

Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.

Ensure compliance with security standards and contribute to risk mitigation.

Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and Agile ceremonies.

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven commercial experience with Python and Django framework.

Strong expertise in PostgreSQL database design, optimisation, and management.

Experience in maintaining, refactoring, or migrating legacy systems.

Solid understanding of server-side application architecture and RESTful APIs.

Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in an Agile environment.

Active UK Security Clearance (SC or above) is mandatory.

What We Offer

Competitive daily rate (£700-£750) inside IR35.

Opportunity to contribute to a nationally important digital service.

Supportive and collaborative team environment.

Clear project scope with well-defined deliverables.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.