Lead Python Software Engineer – SC Cleared (12 Month Contract) – £700/day (Inside IR35)

Location: London or Leatherhead (3 days onsite per week)
Rate: Up to £700 per day (PAYE / Inside IR35)
Duration: 12 Month Contract
Start: ASAP

SC Cleared Python Engineer – Immediate Requirement

We are recruiting a Lead Python Software Engineer (SC Cleared) to join a high-profile national security programme.

Active SC clearance is mandatory – candidates without current, transferable SC clearance cannot be considered.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge, mission-critical systems in a highly secure and innovative environment.

MANDATORY SECURITY REQUIREMENTS (NON-NEGOTIABLE)

• Active SC Clearance (must be transferable)
•  Must be a sole British national (no dual nationality)
•  Recent experience within a government / defence / secure environment
•  Clearance must be valid with 12+ months remaining

The Role: Lead Python Engineer (SC Cleared)

You will play a key role in leading delivery across complex engineering challenges, including:

• Leading and mentoring high-performing development teams
• Designing and building scalable data processing pipelines
• Driving quality through unit, integration and end-to-end testing
• Contributing to architecture, design and technical documentation
• Working across cloud, DevOps and secure environments
• Solving complex technical problems in a bespoke, high-impact setting

Key Skills & Experience

• 7+ years experience with Python (OOP + functional programming)
• Proven experience leading software engineering teams
• Strong background in data pipelines / data engineering
• Experience delivering high-quality, test-driven software
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and DevOps practices
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable Skills

• AWS / Cloud experience
• Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
• Elastic / Kibana
• Security protocols (PKI, TLS)

Why Apply?

• Work on national security and mission-critical systems
• Exposure to cutting-edge technology and innovation
• Strong culture of ownership, collaboration and continuous learning
• Long-term 12-month contract with extension potential
• Hybrid model with 3 days onsite in London or Leatherhead

Apply Now

If you are a Lead Python Engineer with ACTIVE SC clearance, we want to hear from you.

Please note: Applications will only be considered if you meet the strict clearance and nationality requirements.