Remote Python/Django Developer — SC Cleared

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Contract Software Developer to modernise critical national digital services. This remote role requires expertise in Python and Django, along with strong skills in PostgreSQL database management. Responsibilities include enhancing applications, collaborating with teams, and ensuring security compliance. The successful candidate must possess active UK Security Clearance and offer problem-solving skills in an Agile environment. Competitive rates between £700-£750 per day apply.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to impact public service

Qualifications

• Active UK Security Clearance (SC or above) is mandatory.
• Experience managing and optimising databases.
• Strong understanding of server-side application architecture.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain a Python/Django application.
• Manage and optimise PostgreSQL databases.
• Collaborate with teams for legacy systems modernisation.
• Write clean and maintainable code.
• Ensure compliance with security standards.

Skills

Proven experience with Python

Expertise in Django

PostgreSQL database design

Agile environment experience

Problem-solving skills

Familiarity with cloud platforms

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

A leading UK recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Contract Software Developer to modernise critical national digital services. This remote role requires expertise in Python and Django, along with strong skills in PostgreSQL database management. Responsibilities include enhancing applications, collaborating with teams, and ensuring security compliance. The successful candidate must possess active UK Security Clearance and offer problem-solving skills in an Agile environment. Competitive rates between £700-£750 per day apply.