Python Developer (Derby)

Python Developer // Derby (Onsite) // £50,000 – £60,000This is a hands-on Python engineering role working on digital platforms that support major national energy infrastructure; including the shift to net-zero.You’ll be joining a multi-disciplinary team and owning features end-to-end. There’s plenty of opportunity to get stuck into architecture discussions, deployment tooling, and API design, all within a fast-paced Agile environment.You’ll be building scalable, testable services and APIs in Python (Django/Flask), deploying to AWS and Azure, and applying best practices in CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code.You’ll be doing:Developing secure, high-performance APIsWorking with databases like PostgreSQL, DynamoDB and MongoDBDeploying cloud-native services using tools like Terraform, Docker and KubernetesImproving performance, security and observability in backend systemsCollaborating with product managers, cloud engineers and designersWhat they’re looking for:Proven experience writing Python APIs (Django, Flask or FastAPI)Solid database design and cloud deployment experience (AWS, Azure or GCP)Good understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows and Agile deliveryStrong attention to security, testing and performanceNice to have:Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)Exposure to microservices, big data or IoTKnowledge of GDS or UK Government digital standardsWhy join?The company is an institution in nuclear and energy sectorsBig investment in digital transformation and software capabilityYou’ll work on critical systems with long-term career potentialClear path into architecture, lead engineering, or cloud specialismBenefits:Private healthcare and enhanced pensionCareer training, internal promotion routes and leadership mentoringHoliday bonus schemes and dynamic internal Employee CommitteeNeed to be a sole UK national (SC clearance required)For more information please apply now or contact job poster directly.*Sole UK Nationals only*