Python Software Engineer - SC Cleared

Searchability; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchability in the United Kingdom is seeking a Python Engineer / Data Engineer with SC clearance to join a public sector consultancy in Manchester on a permanent, hybrid basis.

The role focuses on developing Python-based applications, building data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes, and leveraging cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) with Git, CI/CD and Terraform IaC. Active SC clearance is required to start.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on Python development experience.
• Experience with cloud platforms AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Version control with Git.
• Understanding of CI/CD and modern software delivery.
• Business experience with SQL.
• Data engineering: ETL/ELT and data pipelines.
• Testing: unit, integration and data quality testing.
• IaC tooling such as Terraform.
• SC Clearance: active clearance to start.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python-based applications 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.

Skills

Python

Cloud platforms

Git

CI/CD

SQL

Data engineering

Testing

IaC

SC Clearance

Tools

Docker

Airflow

AWS Glue

Pandas

Data Lakes

Data Warehouses

Terraform

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 £75,000 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