Senior Python Developer - Cloud-Native, Docker & Kubernetes

Summer-Browning Associates Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Summer-Browning Associates Ltd is seeking a Senior Python Developer for a 6-month contract to design and build cloud-based applications.

You will operate in a hybrid setting across London, Bristol or Manchester, collaborating with teams to deliver containerised solutions, apply secure coding practices and implement CI/CD with GitHub Actions.

The role requires strong Python (Django/Ninja), front-end basics (HTML/CSS/JS), AWS familiarity and excellent communication with non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong Python coding ability and experience developing, deploying and improving containerised, cloud-based applications.
• Experience applying modern software development principles and supporting web technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience using GitHub for version control and effective development documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with non-technical users and explain complex concepts clearly.
• Experience identifying, locating and resolving service faults.
• Experience designing systems of moderate risk, impact and complexity; selecting appropriate standards and tools.
• Understanding of OWASP Top 10 and web security risks, with mitigations.
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve development processes and implement practical solutions.

Skills

Python

Containerised apps

HTML/CSS/JS

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub

AWS

Security practices

CI/CD

Non-technical communication

Tools

GitHub Actions

Claude code use

Job description

Summer-Browning Associates Ltd is seeking a Senior Python Developer for a 6-month contract to design and build cloud-based applications.

You will operate in a hybrid setting across London, Bristol or Manchester, collaborating with teams to deliver containerised solutions, apply secure coding practices and implement CI/CD with GitHub Actions.

The role requires strong Python (Django/Ninja), front-end basics (HTML/CSS/JS), AWS familiarity and excellent communication with non-technical stakeholders.