Software / Platform Engineer (Python, Azure) (SC / NPPV3)

La Fosse; United States; Remote; USD 93,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

La Fosse is recruiting a Software Engineer / DevOps / Platform Engineer for a major UK Government client. This remote role focuses on Python development, cloud infrastructure, data processing and modern platform technologies.

You will design, build and operate scalable services, implement CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, reliable solutions in a government context.

Qualifications

• Strong Python development and data processing experience.
• Experience with Elasticsearch data indexing and query optimization.
• Experience with real-time data pipelines (Numaflow or similar).
• Cloud experience developing, deploying and supporting Azure-based solutions.
• CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and cloud-native deployment expertise.
• Active SC or equivalent security clearance.
• Government / secure environment delivery experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain scalable applications and platform services using Python.
• Build and optimise data processing pipelines with Elasticsearch and Numaflow.
• Develop, deploy and support cloud-based solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
• Support reliable, secure and scalable infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and optimise applications and platform performance.
• Collaborate with software, data and infrastructure teams to deliver robust solutions.

Skills

Python

Elasticsearch

Numaflow

Microsoft Azure

DevOps / Platform Engineering

Security Clearance

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Job description

Software Engineer / DevOps / Platform Engineer – Government

Location: Remote Working (UK)
Contract: Contract Opportunity
Clearance: Active SC or NPPV3 Clearance Essential
Client: UK Government

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Software Engineer / DevOps / Platform Engineer to support a major UK Government client on an exciting technology and data transformation programme.

This is a remote-working opportunity, suited to an engineer with strong Python development skills and experience working across cloud infrastructure, DevOps, data processing and modern platform technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain scalable applications and platform services using Python.
• Build and optimise data processing pipelines, integrating technologies such as Elasticsearch and Numaflow.
• Develop, deploy and support cloud-based solutions within Microsoft Azure.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
• Support the development of reliable, secure and scalable infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and optimise applications, integrations and platform performance.
• Collaborate with software engineering, data and infrastructure teams to deliver robust technical solutions.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Python: Strong hands‑on development experience, including building applications, APIs, automation and data processing solutions.
• Elastic / Elasticsearch: Experience working with Elasticsearch, including data indexing, querying, integration and optimisation.
• Numaflow: Experience with Numaflow or similar technologies for building real‑time, event‑driven data processing pipelines.
• Microsoft Azure: Experience developing, deploying and supporting cloud‑based solutions.
• DevOps / Platform Engineering: Understanding of CI/CD, infrastructure automation, deployment processes and cloud‑native engineering.
• Security Clearance: Must hold active SC or NPPV3 clearance.

Desirable Experience

• Docker, Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Infrastructure as Code, including Terraform.
• Event-driven architectures and streaming technologies.
• GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps or similar CI/CD tooling.
• Experience delivering solutions within Government, law enforcement or other secure environments.