Python Software Developer

On behalf of the Met Office, we are looking for a Python Software Developer (Inside IR35) for until 31/03/2027 contract based Hybrid in the Exeter office.

• Plan and lead development of user stories, software tasks
• Find ways to improve system robustness, resilience and stability.
• Design, code, test, and document software solutions.
• Collaborate with other disciplines (Business Analyst, Product Manager, Lead Develop, Technical Architect) to fully understand the software requirements.

• Experienced within Python
• Deployment to a variety of environments including Windows devices and Linux on AWS utilising AWS CDK, Cloud Formation & Git Hub Actions.
• AWS Cloud Services experience
• Active Security Clearance (SC) is required for this position.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the Met Office guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.

In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".