Python Engineer - SC Cleared

Opus Recruitment Solutions; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a highly capable Python Engineer with active SC Clearance to join their consultancy team in London. You will be involved in delivering digital transformation projects across UK government departments, working on high-impact programmes to create secure and user-focused digital services. This contract role is competitive and outside IR35.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Python development, preferably with Django or Flask.
• Must possess valid and transferable SC Clearance.
• Experience working in agile, multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver digital transformation projects across UK government departments.
• Work on high-impact public sector programmes.
• Help build secure, scalable, and user-focused digital services.

Skills

Python development (Django, Flask, FastAPI)

SC Clearance

Agile teamwork

RESTful APIs

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

DevOps tools (Docker, GitHub Actions, Terraform)

Testing frameworks

Communication skills

Experience with UK government

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Python Engineer - SC Cleared

London, United Kingdom

Contract
Competitive

I am currently working with a public sector client who are looking for a highly capable and security-cleared Python Engineer to join their consultancy team. You will be delivering digital transformation projects across UK government departments and will work on high-impact public sector programmes, helping to build secure, scalable, and user-focused digital services.

Skillset:

1. Proven experience in Python development (e.g., Django, Flask, FastAPI).
2. Active SC Clearance (must be valid and transferable).
3. Experience working in agile, multidisciplinary teams.
4. Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and integration patterns.
5. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
6. Experience with DevOps tools (e.g., Docker, GitHub Actions, Terraform).
7. Knowledge of testing frameworks and TDD/BDD practices.
8. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
9. Experience working with or within UK government departments or GDS-aligned projects.

This role will be outside IR35.