Python Software Engineer

Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join our defence and secure technology team. This hybrid role combines remote work with Midlands-based collaboration and on-site engagement in Leicester.

You will develop software solutions, participate in Agile ceremonies, write technical designs and documentation, mentor teammates, support secure delivery, and help evolve engineering practices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years civilian/commercial software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Experience with Linux and Bash.
• Degree or equivalent in Software Engineering or related discipline is desirable.
• Existing SC clearance is highly desirable.
• Must be eligible and willing to obtain and maintain SC clearance where required.
• Desirable: Terraform.
• Desirable: Ansible.
• Desirable: Kubernetes / K8s.
• Desirable: Helm.
• Desirable: Docker.
• Desirable: Jenkins.
• Desirable: R&D project experience.
• Desirable: Experience working within secure or Defence environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and code software solutions.
• Work within Agile teams and take an active role in sprint planning, refinement, and retrospectives.
• Write technical and design documentation.
• Work within DevOps environments and associated tooling.
• Investigate and resolve complex customer issues, including third-line support.
• Translate customer and technical requirements into practical solutions.
• Support project planning, estimation, and technical delivery.
• Research new technologies and improve engineering practices.
• Provide technical input to wider business functions.
• Mentor and support colleagues within the engineering team.

Skills

Strong commercial software engineering

3+ years experience

Python

Linux

Bash

Defence/secure environments

R&D project experience

Clearance eligibility

Education

Software Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Ansible

Bash

Docker

Helm

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Terraform

Linux

Python

Job description

Salary: £50,000 - 55,000 per year

Requirements:

• Strong commercial software engineering experience.
• Minimum 3 years of civilian/commercial experience as a Software Engineer.
• Python.
• Linux.
• Bash.
• Degree or equivalent experience in Software Engineering or a related discipline is desirable.
• Existing SC clearance is highly desirable.
• Must be eligible and willing to obtain and maintain SC clearance where required.
• Desirable: Terraform.
• Desirable: Ansible.
• Desirable: Kubernetes / K8s.
• Desirable: Helm.
• Desirable: Docker.
• Desirable: Jenkins.
• Desirable: R&D project experience.
• Desirable: Experience working within secure or Defence environments.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and code software solutions.
• Work within Agile teams and take an active role in sprint planning, refinement, and retrospectives.
• Write technical and design documentation.
• Work within DevOps environments and associated tooling.
• Investigate and resolve complex customer issues, including third-line support.
• Translate customer and technical requirements into practical solutions.
• Support project planning, estimation, and technical delivery.
• Research new technologies and improve engineering practices.
• Provide technical input to wider business functions.
• Mentor and support colleagues within the engineering team.

Technologies:

• Ansible
• Bash
• DevOps
• Docker
• Helm
• Support
• Jenkins
• Kubernetes
• Linux
• Python
• Terraform

More:

We are recruiting for an experienced Software Engineer to join our established technology team working on technically challenging projects within the Defence and secure technology sector. This is a hybrid role, combining remote working with Midlands-based collaboration, and offers variety, technical development, and exposure to different projects, technologies, and revenue streams. We provide a collaborative engineering environment where you can broaden your technical experience and take on increasing responsibility while working on varied, technically interesting projects.

last updated 36 week of 2026