Contract Software Developer (Python/Django) – January Start Outside IR35 | Public Sector | Hybrid (UK, 2 Days Onsite per Week) Active Security Clearance Required

A public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Python/Django Software Developer to join their team in January. This role is ideal for a developer who enjoys working with established systems, improving system stability, modernising architecture, and contributing within a collaborative engineering environment.

Software Developer (Python/Django) Key Responsibilities: • Enhance and maintain a core Python/Django server-side application • Work with PostgreSQL on data loads, optimisation, and schema updates • Support and improve a Celery-based distributed task processing system • Reduce technical debt and simplify legacy components • Contribute to the introduction of modern browser-based experiences using JavaScript

Software Developer (Python/Django) Essential Skills and Experience: • Strong commercial experience with Python and Django • Solid working knowledge of PostgreSQL • Experience with Celery or similar distributed task queue technologies • Comfortable working with and modernising mature systems • Strong teamwork and communication skills • Active UK security clearance required from day one

Software Developer (Python/Django) Details: • Start Date: January • Location: Hybrid (2 days per week onsite) • Engagement: Outside IR35

If you feel this role aligns with your experience, please get in touch for further details. The full brief is available upon request