Skills

Python GitHub GitLab CI/CD DevOps Docker Jenkins Test Training AWS Gitlab CI GitHub Actions

Job Specifications

Python Software Developer - Cheltenham – Permanent (40 hours per week) – £35,000 - £40,000 per annum – Willing to Undergo SC Clearance

Our client are a medium sized Engineering and Aerospace consultancy looking to grow their team and work on various projects.

You will need a good understanding of building both the front end and back end of Software applications using python.

Working Patterns: This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days on site per week, possibly more during busy periods.

The Key Responsibilities of a Python Software Developer:

Full stack development with Python.
Design, implement and maintain REST APIs.
Build automated, containerised applications using Docker.
Deploy, operate and optimise services on.
Write unit, integration and end-to-end tests; participate in code reviews and design reviews.
Ensure services are secure, resilient and cost-efficient.
Collaborate with Test and DevOps to deliver features end-to-end.
Troubleshoot production incidents and drive post-incident reviews and remediation.

Below is a list of Key Skills required for the Python Software Developer, however you will not be expected to have everything:

Minimum of 1 years’ experience in a Commercial Software Engineering role.
Strong Python skills.
REST API design and implementation experience OR similar.
Experience or understanding of Docker.
Practical AWS experience: provisioning, deploying and operating services. Familiarity with one or more of ECS, EKS, Lambda, EC2 and RDS.
CI/CD experience: building pipelines that build, test, scan and deploy container images (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, CircleCI, Jenkins).
Test-driven mindset: unit, integration and contract testing.

Benefits:

25 Days holiday (+Bank Holidays).
Company Car Scheme.
Healthcare Scheme.
Company Pension Scheme.
Training Package/Budget.
Great company advancement and support.

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

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You will be required to hold a minimum of SC Clearance. If you do not hold an active SC clearance, please familiarise yourself with the vetting process before applying.

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