Python Software Engineer - SC Cleared in Cardiff

Searchability NS&D; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchability NS&D in Cardiff is seeking a Python Engineer / Data Engineer with active SC clearance for a permanent role on a public sector technology consultancy. You will work on Python-based applications, data pipelines and cloud infrastructure in a hybrid Cardiff setting.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, data platforms, CI/CD, Terraform/IaC and collaboration with data scientists and client stakeholders within Agile teams.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Python

Cloud platforms

Git

CI/CD

SQL

Data engineering

Testing

IaC / Terraform

SC Clearance

Tools

Docker

Airflow

Pandas

Terraform

Data Lakes / Data Warehouses

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