Python Software Developer

Spectrum IT Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Python Developer to work on aviation sector data-driven systems. This role involves developing and maintaining Python services, using frameworks like Flask or Django, and working with SQL databases in a regulated environment. The ideal candidate will show strong communication skills and the ability to take responsibility for their projects. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £70,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave and healthcare.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Income protection

Wellbeing support

Flexible benefits allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and maintaining Python services.
• Proficient in building applications using Flask or Django.
• Comfortable with SQL and relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain business-critical applications processing operational data.
• Enhance existing systems and support new feature development.
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions.

Skills

Strong commercial Python development

Flask or Django

SQL and relational databases

Git or similar version control

Tools

Docker

Cloud platforms

Job description

This role sits within a software team building data-driven systems used in the aviation sector, where reliability and engineering quality are critical.

As platforms continue to evolve and new services are introduced, the team is looking for an experienced Python developer who can contribute at a senior level and take ownership of complex, long-lived systems.

Up to 70,000 Fareham, Hampshire 4 days onsite

The role

You will work on business-critical applications that process and analyse operational data in a regulated environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining Python services
• Building applications using Flask or Django
• Working with SQL databases and structured datasets
• Contributing to cloud-based platforms
• Improving existing systems and supporting new feature development
• Participating in code reviews and technical discussions

The focus is on maintainable code, clear design, and long-term stability rather than rapid feature churn.

What we're looking for

Essential experience:

• Strong commercial Python development
• Flask or Django
• SQL and relational databases
• Git or similar version control

Desirable but not essential:

• Cloud platforms
• Docker or containerised environments
• Data processing libraries such as NumPy or Pandas

You should be comfortable working independently, communicating clearly, and taking responsibility for the systems you work on.

Salary and benefits

• Salary up to 70,000
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Benefits include pension, private healthcare, life assurance, income protection, wellbeing support, and a flexible benefits allowance.

If you are a Senior Python Developer looking for a stable role working on meaningful, well-engineered systems, this is worth a conversation.

Apply now or contact Chris Lynes at Spectrum IT Recruitment for more information.

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.