Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Mar 03, 2026
Contractor
Back End Developer - Python/Go £600 - £800p/day Outside IR35 On-site 5 days/Active SC (DV eligible) We're seeking an experienced Back End Developer with strong Python & Go expertise to deliver secure, scalable services on a high-profile government cyber programme. Key Responsibilities Develop & maintain secure Back End services in Python & Go Design and optimise APIs (REST, WebSocket, GraphQL, gRPC) Build cloud-native solutions in Microsoft Azure (Functions, KeyVault, SQL) Containerize and orchestrate microservices with Docker & Kubernetes Implement CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps & GitHub Actions Apply best practices for testing, security & monitoring Tech Stack Languages : Python, Go Frameworks : Flask, FastAPI, gRPC APIs : REST, GraphQL, WebSocket Databases : PostgreSQL, Redis Cloud : Microsoft Azure (Functions, KeyVault, DevOps) CI/CD : Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions Containers/Orchestration : Docker, Kubernetes, Helm Monitoring/Logging : Prometheus, Grafana Requirements Active SC Clearance (DV eligible) Strong Back End engineering background with Python & Go Cloud-native & DevOps experience Proven delivery in secure, high-assurance environments