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# Python Engineer

- **Company:** Xcede
- **Location:** London, UK (Remote available)
- **Salary:** £156,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Continuous Integration, Github, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Package Management Systems, Gitlab, SC Clearance, Vulnerability Analysis, Artifactory
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.securityclearedjobs.com/job/802083348/python-engineer/

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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.


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