Python Developer

Matchtech · Cambridgeshire, England

Python Developer at Matchtech, based in Cambridgeshire, England, paying £450 per day. This is a contract role with hybrid working.

Salary
£450 per day
Location
Cambridgeshire, England · Hybrid
Contract
Contract
Posted
3 hours ago
Closes
12 Jan 2027
Sector
Software Developer

Bang in line with the market for software developer

Reference 611689

About the role

A contract opportunity Outside IR35

On-site/hybrid working in Cambridgeshire

Must be UK Eyes only (British Born National) - Ideally hold SC or be clearable.

Our client is seeking a Python Developer for a contract opportunity. The role will focus on developing software for integration with a defence cloud environment, supporting projects across data and artificial intelligence, automation and tooling, and DevOps and infrastructure.

Familiarity with D2S (Defence Developer Services) would be a major advantage

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, test and maintain Python software for defence cloud integration
  • Contribute to data and AI, automation and tooling, and DevOps and infrastructure projects
  • Design and support modern DevOps tooling, automated workflows and software delivery pipelines
  • Work with Red Hat OpenShift, Red Hat Quay, HashiCorp Vault and Tekton Pipelines
  • Support continuous integration and deployment using GitHub, ArgoCD and SonarQube
  • Collaborate with engineering teams using Jira and established development processes
  • Help implement secure, reliable and scalable software solutions for aerospace and defence environments

Job Requirements:

  • Strong Python development skills and experience building production-quality software
  • Experience working with cloud environments, containerisation and modern DevOps practices
  • Knowledge of Red Hat OpenShift and Red Hat Quay
  • Understanding of automated pipelines and tooling, including Tekton Pipelines, GitHub and ArgoCD
  • Experience with code quality and security tools such as SonarQube, Sonatype Lifecycle and Anchore
  • Familiarity with HashiCorp Vault and Keycloak
  • Experience using Jira within an agile software development environment
  • Exposure to Palantir Foundry, data platforms or artificial intelligence technologies
  • Familiarity with D2S (Defence Developer Services) would be a major advantage


If you are a Python Developer with experience in cloud integration, DevOps and defence technology, apply now to support innovative aerospace and defence software projects.

Reference: 611689 · Posted 3 hours ago · Closes 12 Jan 2027 · Listed via Matchtech

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