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SC Cleared Senior Python Engineer (Contract)

SC Cleared Senior Python Engineer (Contract)

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

£ 650 /day

Senior

Freelance

27-11-2025

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Skills

Python Ruby Docker Kubernetes Version Control git Agile Agile Methods

Job Specifications

Senior Python Engineer - Open Data Platform

London or Manchester | Hybrid (2 days onsite)

Inside IR35 | £650 per day | 12-month contract

Must hold active SC Clearance

We are partnering with a major government department in their search for a Senior Python Engineer to support a Data transformation programme.

What we're looking for:

6+ years engineering experience, leading the delivery of production digital services
Strong Python skills (Ruby a plus)
Experience across multiple services - ideally data platforms / open data services
A big-picture mindset: not just implementing requirements, but influencing future direction
Version control best practice (Git), Agile methods, containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes)
Cloud deployment experience (any major provider)
Government or Civil Service experience

About the Company

Specialising in recruitment across the tech, digital, engineering, and government and defence sectors, iO Associates have extensive experience in securing the best talent to create the products and infrastructure of the future. Our dedicated team of highly experienced and knowledgeable consultants provide bespoke solutions, working with businesses to find the perfect fit across contract, interim, search, and permanent appointments. We offer end-to-end support, from Statements of Work and IR35 determination processes to full... Know more