Python Software Developer

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Python Developer in Fareham to build data-driven systems for the aviation sector. You will develop and maintain Python services while focusing on quality code and long-term stability. Experience in Flask or Django, SQL databases, and version control is essential. The package includes a salary of up to £70,000, 25 days annual leave, and additional benefits like private healthcare and a flexible benefits allowance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Income protection

Wellbeing support

Flexible benefits allowance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Python development.
• Experience with Flask or Django frameworks.
• Proficiency in SQL and relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining Python services.
• Building applications using Flask or Django.
• Contributing to cloud-based platforms.
• Participating 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 or containerised environments

Data processing libraries such as NumPy or Pandas

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

How to apply

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