Python Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Python Engineer to join a critical technology transformation programme within a major UK public sector organisation.

The role will focus on helping establish a secure and scalable Python package and dependency management capability for development teams.

You will work across Python, package management, CI/CD and platform engineering, helping to develop secure and reusable solutions that improve the developer experience. JFrog Artifactory is currently being considered as part of the wider platform capability., * Develop and maintain secure Python package and dependency management solutions.

• Implement curated package repositories and controlled publishing workflows.
• Work with pip, PyPI, Conda and enterprise artefact repositories.
• Integrate package management with CI/CD pipelines and wider platform services.
• Develop reusable templates and automated/self-service capabilities for developers.
• Help establish secure and reproducible development environments.
• Troubleshoot developer and platform issues, reducing reliance on manual workarounds.
• Support appropriate software supply-chain security controls.
• Work closely with development teams and pilot users to understand requirements and improve the platform.
• Produce clear technical documentation and support knowledge transfer.

• Strong Python engineering background.
• Strong understanding of Python package and dependency management, including pip, PyPI and/or Conda.
• Experience with internal package publishing and enterprise repositories.
• Hands-on experience with JFrog Artifactory or a similar artefact/package management platform.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD and platform engineering.
• Experience working across Windows and/or Linux environments.
• Understanding of enterprise security and governance requirements around software dependencies.
• Comfortable working in a discovery-led environment where requirements may evolve.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Active SC Clearance is essential.
• Desirable Experience
• Experience building developer platforms or golden paths.
• Knowledge of software supply-chain security, vulnerability scanning, SBOMs or provenance.
• Experience with containers and reproducible environments.
• Experience working within UK Government, public sector or other highly regulated environments.
• Knowledge of GitHub/GitLab or enterprise CI/CD platforms.
• Working Environment
• Predominantly remote
• Occasional travel to London and/or Manchester
• Working as part of an integrated customer and delivery team.
• Opportunity to help shape an emerging enterprise Python/package management capability., We’re looking for a strong Python engineer with genuine platform experience.

The key is not simply knowing Python, but understanding how packages, dependencies and artefacts need to be managed within a large enterprise environment. You should have experience with enterprise package management solutions such as Artifactory, understand CI/CD and developer workflows, and be comfortable using your experience to help shape a solution where the requirements are still evolving.