Python Software Engineer - SC Cleared

Searchability; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchability in Bristol is seeking a Python Engineer / Data Engineer with active SC clearance for their public sector projects. The role is hybrid and hands-on, focusing on Python development, data pipelines, and cloud technologies across AWS/Azure/GCP.

You'll build data platforms, develop Python-based services, and contribute to CI/CD workflows, testing, and IaC with Terraform. Collaboration with data specialists and client stakeholders is key.

Qualifications

• Proficient Python developer with hands-on experience.
• Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Version control with Git.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and practices.
• Commercial SQL experience and data handling.
• ETL/ELT data pipelines and data transformation.
• Testing: unit and integration, data quality testing.
• Awareness or experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
• Active SC Clearance required to start.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python-based applications and data solutions.
• Build and support data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes.
• Work with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Apply software engineering practices including Git and CI/CD.
• Support cloud infrastructure and IaC tooling like Terraform.
• Work with databases and SQL for data access.
• Ensure data quality, cleansing, and standardisation.
• Collaborate with engineers, data specialists and stakeholders.
• Work in Agile, multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Python

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Git

CI/CD

SQL

Data engineering – ETL/ELT

Testing

SC Clearance

Tools

Terraform (IaC)

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: Bristol – 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

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 Bristol. 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