Senior Python Engineer - Cloud Apps & APIs (SC Clearance)

Cognitive Group | Part of the Focus Cloud Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognitive Group | Part of the Focus Cloud Group is seeking a Senior Python Developer to join a high-profile digital transformation programme. The role centers on designing, developing and enhancing cloud-based applications using Python across backend and middleware services.

You will work in an agile delivery team, build secure REST APIs, integrate with front-end interfaces, and deploy in AWS. The ideal candidate has extensive production experience, strong architectural knowledge and a track

Qualifications

• Senior Python expertise with production-grade delivery.
• Experience delivering enterprise-grade applications.
• Full life cycle software development experience.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and security.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain robust Python applications in a cloud environment.
• Develop backend and middleware components with RESTful APIs.
• Integrate front-end with backend services for seamless UX.
• Translate requirements into scalable, maintainable software.
• Design secure, high-performing APIs and enterprise integrations.
• Build and support AWS-based deployments.
• Write automated tests to ensure quality and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and establish engineering standards.
• Collaborate with architects, testers and product owners in Agile teams.
• Provide technical guidance to colleagues.

Skills

Python

API development

Cloud technologies

AWS

Testing

Git

CI/CD

Agile

Enterprise-grade apps

Multi-tier architecture

Tools

Git

CI/CD

AWS

Job description

Cognitive Group | Part of the Focus Cloud Group is seeking a Senior Python Developer to join a high-profile digital transformation programme. The role centers on designing, developing and enhancing cloud-based applications using Python across backend and middleware services.

You will work in an agile delivery team, build secure REST APIs, integrate with front-end interfaces, and deploy in AWS. The ideal candidate has extensive production experience, strong architectural knowledge and a track