Python Developer

Python / Azure Developer Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35) Contract: Initial 6-month contract Start: ASAP Location: Remote with occasional travel (approximately 1 day per month alternating between Leeds and London) The Role We are looking for an experienced Python / Azure Developer to join a major public sector digital programme. You'll be responsible for designing, developing and supporting cloud-native applications and data solutions within a highly regulated environment. This role requires previous experience delivering solutions within the NHS, wider healthcare sector or UK Government and offers the opportunity to contribute to large-scale digital transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain applications using Python and Microsoft Azure Build and support cloud-native services, APIs and data processing solutions Develop scalable and secure solutions following public sector best practices Work closely with architects, product teams, business analysts and stakeholders Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automation and infrastructure improvements Troubleshoot production issues and optimise system performance Ensure solutions meet security, governance and compliance requirements Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to technical design discussions Essential Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience developing applications with Python Proven hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure Experience building and consuming REST APIs and microservices Strong understanding of cloud architecture and Azure services Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Familiarity with Git and modern software engineering best practices Experience working within NHS, Healthcare, Government or wider Public Sector environments Desirable Experience Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus or Event Grid Containerisation using Docker and Kubernetes Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep or ARM Templates) Data engineering or analytics experience Knowledge of NHS standards, governance and security frameworks Experience working on large-scale digital transformation programmes Requirements NHS, Healthcare or Government/Public Sector experience is essential Available to start at short notice Able to attend team meetings in Leeds or London approximately once per month Apply now or email for more information