Python Software Engineer – Security & AI Projects
Gloucester – Hybrid (2–3 days on-site)
Up to £70,000 + Excellent Benefits
**Must be a British Citizen**
Join one of the UK’s leading technology and defence engineering consultancies — a team trusted by government and security clients to deliver advanced data, software, and AI-driven solutions that protect the country’s most critical systems.
They’re expanding their Gloucester engineering function by 30+ people before Q1 next year, with opportunities for experienced Python Engineers to work on projects that genuinely make a difference.
What you’ll be doing
- Building secure, high-performance software underpinning security and defence operations
- Developing complex data pipelines, APIs, and AI tooling in modern Python environments
- Working in agile, multi-disciplinary teams alongside experts in software, data, and machine learning
- Delivering production-grade solutions across cloud and on-prem secure environments
Experience required
- Strong hands-on Python development (FastAPI, Flask, Django or similar)
- Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern DevOps practices
- Experience in secure systems, data engineering, or AI-focused environments
- UK Citizen – must be eligible and willing to undergo DV Clearance
The Package
- Up to £70,000 + excellent benefits
- Hybrid model based from Gloucester
- Streamlined 1-stage interview process – quick turnaround
- Industry-leading training and dedicated career progression pathways
If you want to use your Python skills to solve real-world problems at the intersection of technology, security, and AI, this is a rare chance to do it on a large scale.
