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Newcastle Upon Tyne / Global
🚀 Senior Python Developer (Contract) – Newcastle | SC Cleared
We are seeking a talented Senior Python Developer to join a high-performing engineering team supporting data-driven capability within a major government environment. This role will be pivotal in driving Python development standards and supporting a growing team of engineers.
Location: Newcastle (2 days per week onsite — flexibility for exceptional candidates)
What you'll be doing
Leading and mentoring junior developers in Python best practice
Hands‑on coding and contributing to core engineering work
Collaborating closely with data scientists and data engineers
Helping shape technical direction and improving developer experience
Reducing pressure on senior colleagues by taking ownership of key Python workstreams
What we're looking for
Experience working with or alongside data science teams
Ability to understand the needs and complexities of data‑driven users
Someone who can hit the ground running and support team maturity
Collaborative mindset and willingness to support junior developers
You don't need to be a data scientist — but understanding that environment is a major advantage.
Bonus if you have
Experience in cloud / DevOps environments
Familiarity with data engineering pipelines and tools
Why this project?
Work in a forward‑thinking engineering team solving impactful real‑world problems, shaping modern data platforms, and influencing best practice in a complex environment.
📩 Apply now or drop me a message to discuss!
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
IT Services & IT Consulting
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