Senior Python Developer (G7)

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

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