Software Engineer, Python, DevOps

Software Developer Embedded Systems

Location: Bristol 3-4 days/week on customer site

Clearance: Must be eligible for DV clearance (British Citizen UK residency last 10 years).

We are looking for a senior application developer who can take ownership of technically challenging software delivery in a secure mission-focused environment. This role suits an engineer who is comfortable making design decisions solving complex problems and working directly with users to turn operational requirements into reliable software solutions

You will work primarily with Python Vue Electron Git Lab CI/CD Ansible Terraform/Terragrunt and supporting platform technologies including MongoDB Elasticsearch Redis and RabbitMQ. Alongside application development the role includes secure coding infrastructure automation deployment support and occasional installation or configuration of hardware in controlled environments.

What Youll Do

• Lead the design and development of desktop web or service-based applications.

• Architect and implement high quality Python code application frameworks APIs and supporting automation.

• Develop and maintain modern user interfaces and desktop/web applications using Vue and Electron.

• Develop solutions that integrate data processing UI/UX automation and system level components.

• Create maintain and improve infrastructure as code using Ansible and Terraform/Terragrunt.

• Lead testing debugging optimisation and performance improvements.

• Shape requirements propose technical approaches and influence project direction.

• Support integration and deployment of software into secure operational environments.

• Build and support CI/CD pipelines in Git Lab to automate testing packaging deployment and release activities.

• Work with supporting platform components including MongoDB Elasticsearch Redis RabbitMQ and related integration services.

• Occasionally support installation configuration and commissioning of hardware in secure environments.

• Engage directly with users to understand operational challenges and deliver effective solutions.

• Produce high quality documentation and maintain traceable peer reviewed git practices aligned with repository governance policies.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

What Youll Bring

Essential:

• Extensive experience in software development for applications or tools.

• Strong proficiency in Python and the ability to work across modern application frameworks and automation tooling.

• Experience designing and delivering production quality applications.

• Strong understanding of UI frameworks APIs data handling system integration and secure application design.

• Confident working in Linux and/or MacOS development environments.

• Ability to work flexibly across multiple programming languages and frameworks.

• Proven ability to solve complex technical problems with creativity and rigour.

• Ability to influence technical decisions and collaborate across teams.

• Experience with testing frameworks debugging tools Git workflows and CI/CD pipelines ideally using Git Lab.

• Working knowledge of good industry practice for secure coding application security and security-conscious development life cycles.

• Experience with infrastructure as code particularly Ansible and Terraform/Terragrunt.

• Experience working with MongoDB Elasticsearch Redis RabbitMQ or similar data and messaging technologies.

Desirable:

• Experience in secure or defence related environments.

• Knowledge of cryptography secure data handling or secure system design.

• Experience with web or desktop frameworks particularly Vue and Electron alongside Python web frameworks such as Flask FastAPI or Django.

• Familiarity with containerisation virtualisation secure deployment practices and operational support in controlled environments.

• Practical experience…