Senior Python Developer (G7)

Summer Browning; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 101,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

SBA is seeking a Senior Python Developer for a 6-month contract in London, Bristol, or Manchester with hybrid work options. The role focuses on building and improving cloud-based, containerised applications using Python (Django) and modern web tech.

Strong collaboration, security awareness, and ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users are essential. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, GitHub, and CI/CD pipelines, plus system design

Qualifications

• Strong Python coding ability and experience building, deploying and improving containerised, cloud-based apps.
• Experience with modern web technologies and Docker/Kubernetes.
• Experience using GitHub for version control and documentation.
• Ability to communicate with non-technical users and explain complex concepts clearly.
• Experience identifying and resolving service faults.
• Experience designing systems of moderate risk and complexity; supporting integration.
• Knowledge of web security risks (OWASP Top 10) and mitigations.
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve development processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy and improve containerised, cloud-based applications.
• Collaborate with team members to implement features and fixes.
• Support and improve web application technologies using modern standards.
• Identify and resolve service faults and performance issues.
• Design and review system integration approaches to ensure efficient resource use.

Skills

Python

Django

Ninja

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GitHub

GitHub Actions

CI/CD

Communication

Security (OWASP)

Systems design

Tools

AWS

GitHub

GitHub Actions

Job description

SBA are currently supporting our Central Government client who are seeking a Senior Python Developer initial 6 month contract.

Location:London, Bristol OR Manchester - (hybrid)

You will have:

• Programming and build: Strong Python coding ability and experience collaborating with others to develop, deploy and improve containerised, cloud-based applications. Familiarity with HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Modern development standards: Experience applying modern software development principles and supporting web application technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes. Experience using GitHub for version control and effective development documentation.
• User focus: Ability to communicate effectively with non-technical users and explain complex technical concepts clearly and accessibly.
• Service support: Experience identifying, locating and resolving service faults.
• Systems design: Experience designing systems of moderate risk, impact and complexity; selecting appropriate standards, methods and tools; and reviewing designs to support effective integration and efficient use of resources.
• Systems integration: Experience defining integration builds, coordinating build activity across systems, and undertaking or supporting integration testing.
• Information security: Understanding of common web security risks, including the OWASP Top 10, and appropriate mitigations.
• Development process optimisation: Ability to identify opportunities to improve development processes and contribute to implementing practical solutions.

Core Tech stack:

• Python (django and ninja)
• Front-end - JavaScript, HTML, CCS
• Familiarity with AWS
• GitHub and GitHub actions
• Claude code use

NB: Active SC required for assignment