Python Software Engineer - SC Cleared

Searchability NS&D; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchability NS&D in Cardiff is seeking a hands-on Python Engineer / Data Engineer to join a public sector tech consultancy. This permanent role is hybrid in Cardiff, with active SC clearance required to start and salary up to £50,000 DOE.

You'll build Python applications, data pipelines and cloud-based solutions on AWS/Azure/GCP, using Git, CI/CD and IaC, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Active SC clearance required to start.
• Hands-on Python development and data pipelines experience.
• Cloud platform experience (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python-based applications and data solutions.
• Build and support data pipelines (ETL/ELT) and data transformation.
• Work with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Apply software engineering practices including Git, testing and CI/CD.
• Support cloud infrastructure and automation using Terraform / IaC.
• Work with databases and SQL.
• Collaborate with engineers, data specialists and client stakeholders.
• Work in Agile, multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Skills

Python

CI/CD

Git

SQL

ETL/Data Pipelines

IaC

Cloud platforms

SC Clearance

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Terraform

Docker

Job description

Python Engineer / Data Engineer - SC Cleared

New Permanent Opportunity for an SC Cleared Python Engineer / Data Engineer with a leading Public Sector Consultancy

• Location: Cardiff - hybrid working model
• Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE
• Clearance: Active SC required to start
• Type: Permanent
• Experience: Python, AWS/Azure/GCP, Git, CI/CD, SQL, ETL/Data Pipelines, IaC

Role Opportunity

I'm currently working with a leading public sector technology consultancy delivering digital, data and technology projects across government.

They're looking for a Python Engineer / Data Engineer to join their growing team in Cardiff. This is a hands-on engineering role that would suit a strong Python / Backend Engineer with an interest in data engineering and cloud technologies.

You'll work on modern data platforms and services, developing Python-based solutions while gaining exposure to data pipelines, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain robust Python-based applications, services and data solutions.
• Build and support data pipelines, ETL/ELT and data transformation processes.
• Work with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Apply software engineering practices including Git, testing and CI/CD.
• Support cloud infrastructure and automation using Terraform / IaC.
• Work with databases and SQL.
• Support data quality, cleansing and standardisation.
• Collaborate with engineers, data specialists and client stakeholders.
• Work within Agile, multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Key Skills Required:

• Python - strong hands-on development experience
• Cloud - AWS, Azure or GCP
• Git - version control
• CI/CD - understanding of modern software delivery
• SQL - basic commercial experience
• Data Engineering - ETL/ELT, data pipelines and transformation
• Testing - unit, integration and data quality testing
• IaC / Terraform - awareness or practical experience
• SC Clearance - active clearance required to start

Desirable:

• Docker
• Airflow / AWS Glue
• Pandas
• Data Lakes / Data Warehouses
• Public sector or consultancy experience
• Agile delivery experience
• Experience working alongside data science / ML teams