SC Python Developer

iO Associates; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 112,000 - 156,000; Part time

Job summary

iO Associates invites a Senior Python Developer to join a Government Cyber Unit in London. You will work on critical public services within a ~50-strong tech team, contributing to secure, scalable solutions while collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders.

This 6-month contract requires independence, strong Python expertise, and a proactive, collaborative mindset to protect and enhance government digital services.

Qualifications

• Strong professional experience with Python.
• Experience with Python web frameworks, ideally Django.
• Strong knowledge of modern development tools, including Docker, Git and GitHub.
• Strong hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Experience deploying containerised applications.
• Experience with CI/CD tooling, particularly GitHub Actions and/or AWS CodeBuild/CodePipeline.
• Understanding of cybersecurity and secure-by-design software development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and protect government-critical services as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to design discussions and code reviews, and share ideas.
• Collaborate with a team of around 15 within a larger group of ~50 developers.

Skills

Python

Django

CI/CD

Cybersecurity awareness

Tools

Docker

Git

GitHub

AWS

GitHub Actions

CodeBuild/CodePipeline

Job description

Contract: 6 months

Working arrangement: London - Once a month onsite

Clearance: Active SC Clearance is preferred but they will consider lapsed

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Python Developer to join a multidisciplinary team within a Government Cyber Unit, helping to develop and protect services that are critical to the public.

You’ll be working as part of a developer team of around 15 people, within a wider team of approximately 50. This is a role for someone who is comfortable working independently while also actively contributing to team discussions, sharing ideas and constructively challenging others when appropriate

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The successful candidate will be motivated by the wider purpose of the work and passionate about using technology to help protect government services and the public.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong professional experience with Python.
• Experience with Python web frameworks, ideally Django.
• Strong knowledge of modern development tools, including Docker, Git and GitHub.
• Strong hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Experience deploying containerised applications.
• Experience with CI/CD tooling, particularly GitHub Actions and/or AWS CodeBuild/CodePipeline.
• An understanding of cybersecurity and secure-by-design software development.

You’ll need to be a confident communicator who can work collaboratively, contribute to discussions and bring your own perspective to the team.