Software Developer, Python

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Software Developer - SC cleared

Permanent | Hybrid (willing to travel to Newcastle) | Python | AI | SC

We are looking for Software Developers with strong Python and AI experience to work at an early stage alongside enterprise architects and senior engineers. You will help research, design and prototype the foundations of a new service, with particular emphasis on automation, integration and intelligent workflows.

You will join Peregrine who are supporting a large public sector organisation, starting an ambitious transformation programme focused on modernising how financial support services are delivered. The aim is to explore whether multiple existing approaches can be consolidated into a single, streamlined service.

This work is at Alpha stage, with a strong focus on research, prototyping and proving technical and architectural options.

This is a hands-on role suited to engineers who enjoy shaping solutions from first principles and working in exploratory delivery phases. The role is primarily remote, however travel to Newcastle may be required for sprint ceremonies and key workshops.

Responsibilities:

Engineers will contribute to research and development across:

· Workflow orchestration and process design

· Web portal options and user interaction patterns

· Data models and schema design

· Automation and AI, including AI assisted software development approaches

Skills & Experience:

· Strong experience with Python

· Experience applying AI or machine learning in practical solutions

· Focus on automation and system integration

· Comfortable working in early stage, fast evolving environments (Alpha project experience)

· AWS Services

· Active BPSS, SC clearance or eligible for clearance

Desirable skills:

· Experience supporting AI or data driven platforms

· Knowledge of cyber security or fraud prevention domains

· Experience working within government or critical national infrastructure environments

About Peregrine

We build work forces that deliver tech and change programmes at leading UK organisations. By combining data science from Peregrine Intelligence, our industry-accredited Peregrine Academy, and market-leading attraction and diversity initiatives, we bridge capability gaps at all levels in public and private sector organisations. We work closely with our clients to understand their challenges and deliver flexible, long-term solutions that make a real difference.

When you join Peregrine, you become part of a team that’s focused on growth, both yours, our clients’, and the sectors we support. You’ll also get access to a full range of benefits alongside your salary.

How Specialist Talent Works

As a permanent employee at Peregrine, you’ll be part of our Specialist Talent team. That means you’ll work on-site or remotely with our clients, supporting them on complex, high-impact projects in Data, Digital and Business Transformation. You’ll get the variety and challenge of consultancy work, with the stability and support of a permanent role. You’re not a contractor - you’re a valued member of our team, with access to all the same benefits, learning opportunities, and community.

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