Senior Python / AWS Engineer - Security Cleared

Searchability; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 112,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchability in London is seeking a Senior Python / AWS Engineer with active SC or DV clearance for an initial 3–6 month contract. You'll design and develop secure cloud platforms, focusing on Python and AWS, with Terraform, CI/CD, and API work.

This hands-on role collaborates with architects to shape technical design and roadmaps for Data Services, while delivering secure access controls and infrastructure as code in a regulated environment. Hybrid working in London.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Python/AWS engineering for secure cloud platforms.
• Experience with Terraform, CI/CD, and API development.
• Active SC or DV clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions using Python and AWS
• Design secure cloud platforms
• Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
• Working with CI/CD pipelines
• Developing and integrating APIs
• Implementing secure access-control patterns
• Collaborating with Cloud and Technical Architects
• Assessing existing infrastructure and landscapes
• Contributing to the architecture and roadmap for Data Services

Skills

Python

AWS

Terraform

CI/CD

APIs

Cloud infra

Access control

Architect collaboration

Tools

Terraform

Job description

SENIOR PYTHON / AWS ENGINEER – SC / DV CLEARED

NEW CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE FOR A SENIOR PYTHON ENGINEER IN LONDON WITH AWS EXPERIENCE AND SECURITY CLEARANCE

• Rate: Up to £700 per day
• Location: Hybrid
• Contract: 3–6 months initially, with extension likely
• Clearance: Active SC or DV Clearance
• Target Level: SFIA 5

I’m currently working with a leading organisation within the National Security space who are looking for a Senior Python / AWS Engineer to join their technical team on an initial 3–6 month contract, with a strong likelihood of extension.

THE ROLE

This is a hands‑on engineering role, with a strong focus on Python and AWS. You'll be working on the design and development of secure cloud platforms and services, whilst helping shape the wider technical architecture.

You'll be involved in:

• Developing solutions using Python and AWS
• Designing and building secure cloud platforms
• Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
• Working with CI/CD pipelines
• Developing and integrating APIs
• Implementing secure access-control patterns
• Working alongside Cloud and Technical Architects
• Assessing existing infrastructure and technical landscapes
• Evaluating technical options and helping shape future solutions
• Contributing to the architecture and roadmap for Data Services

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

We're looking for a strong Python / AWS Engineer with experience across:

• Python
• AWS
• Terraform
• CI/CD
• APIs
• Cloud infrastructure / platform engineering
• Secure access-control patterns
• Working with architects and contributing to technical design

Experience working within secure, regulated or National Security environments would be beneficial.

Active SC or DV Clearance is required.