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# Senior Python Developer | Outside IR35 | Active SC Clearance Required

- **Company:** Scope AT
- **Location:** UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Component-Based Software Engineering, Automation of Tests, Software Quality, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, Middleware, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Construction, Software Systems, Web Applications, Git, Fastapi, SC Clearance, Restful APIs
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/gb/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-D3E79B9FE8DCFD1994/

## About the Role

Extensive commercial Python development experience
Strong experience building production-grade web applications and services
REST API design, development and integration
AWS cloud development and deployment
Object-oriented design and software engineering best practices
Git, CI/CD and modern development practices
Automated testing and code quality practices
Experience working within Agile delivery teams

## Description

Design, develop and maintain scalable Python applications and services
Build Back End components, APIs and Middleware integrations
Develop secure, maintainable and reusable software solutions
Integrate applications with databases, external services and enterprise systems
Deploy and support application components within AWS
Contribute to testing, code reviews and CI/CD processes
Troubleshoot and resolve application and integration issues
Collaborate with architects, developers and delivery teams to deliver high-quality software

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Python Software Engineer to work on a modern AWS-based application estate, helping to deliver scalable, secure and high-performing solutions.