Python Software Engineer - SC Cleared

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

Job summary

Public Sector Consultancy in Manchester offers a hands-on Python/Data Engineer role, combining backend development with data engineering on modern data platforms.

The role involves building data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and cloud infrastructure using Terraform IaC, with active SC clearance required to start. Hybrid working model in Manchester is offered, salary up to £50,000 DOE.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Python development with data engineering focus.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Version control with Git and modern CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 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.

Skills

Python

Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Git

CI/CD

SQL

ETL/ELT

Data pipelines

Data transformation

Testing

Terraform / IaC

SC Clearance

Tools

Docker

Airflow

AWS Glue

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: Manchester - 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 Manchester. 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

To be Considered: