Python Software Engineer - Cloud, Automation & Scalability

National Grid; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy supplier is hiring a Python Software Engineer for a hybrid role in the United Kingdom. This position involves designing and managing advanced software platforms, ensuring automation and high performance. The ideal candidate will have strong Python skills, experience with AWS, and a passion for problem-solving. A competitive salary between £55,000 - £67,000 is offered, alongside a bonus and flexible benefits.

Benefits

Bonus based on performance

Contributory pension scheme with double matching

Flexible benefits including share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Python with solid scripting skills in Bash or PowerShell.
• Experience with AWS and cloud infrastructure; Azure/GCP a bonus.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (ISO27001, NIST, GDPR).

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy scalable software using Python.
• Optimise performance and reliability of distributed systems.
• Implement robust security protocols and ensure compliance.

Skills

Python

AWS

Bash or PowerShell scripting

Containerisation (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)

CI/CD pipelines

Monitoring tools (e.g. Splunk, Grafana, ELK)

Problem-solving

Networking

Job description

A leading energy supplier is hiring a Python Software Engineer for a hybrid role in the United Kingdom. This position involves designing and managing advanced software platforms, ensuring automation and high performance. The ideal candidate will have strong Python skills, experience with AWS, and a passion for problem-solving. A competitive salary between £55,000 - £67,000 is offered, alongside a bonus and flexible benefits.