Software Developer - Python

Software Developer Largely remote but must have the ability to travel to Leeds/ Manchester/ Newcastle/ Sheffield We are seeking an experienced Software Developer to join a small, highly capable team focused on exploring, validating and shaping technical solutions for a large-scale digital transformation programme. Working closely with technical architects and multidisciplinary teams, you will undertake research, proof-of-concept development, and technical analysis to support key technology decisions for future service development. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-sufficient engineer who enjoys working in environments with a high degree of autonomy, ambiguity, and innovation, helping define technical standards and approaches that will influence future delivery. Responsibilities • Develop proof-of-concept solutions and technical prototypes to evaluate technology options. • Collaborate with architects and technical stakeholders to investigate and validate solution designs. • Conduct technical research and structured analysis to support strategic technology decisions. • Build scalable, maintainable software components using modern development frameworks and tools. • Contribute to the establishment of engineering standards, patterns, and best practices. • Work independently to progress complex technical challenges with minimal direction. • Support the evaluation of cloud-native and containerised deployment approaches. • Share findings and recommendations with technical and non-technical stakeholders. What Success Looks Like in This Role • Delivery of high-quality prototypes and technical spikes that support informed decision-making. • Establishment of robust engineering patterns and development approaches for future teams. • Effective collaboration with architecture and delivery functions. • Clear documentation of technical findings, recommendations, and risks. • Consistent delivery in an environment with evolving requirements and limited precedent. • Positive contribution to technical innovation and continuous improvement initiatives. Skills & Experience • Strong commercial experience developing software using Python . • Experience with modern web frameworks such as Flask and FastAPI . • Knowledge of HTML , RESTful APIs, and JSON-based integrations. • Experience implementing authentication and authorisation solutions using OAuth/OIDC . • Familiarity with MongoDB or other NoSQL database technologies. • Strong Linux administration and development environment experience. • Experience with containerisation technologies, particularly Docker . • Working knowledge of cloud platforms, ideally AWS . • Experience using Git and modern version control practices. • Understanding of DevOps principles, continuous integration, and deployment practices. • Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. • Ability to work independently and operate effectively within emerging or undefined technical landscapes. Desirable Skills • Experience working within innovation, research, or early-stage product development environments. • Exposure to large-scale digital transformation programmes. • Experience defining technical standards, patterns, and architectural approaches. • Knowledge of government digital service standards and accessible design principles. • Experience working within agile multidisciplinary teams. • Familiarity with user-centred design approaches and modern service development methodologies. Find out more: peregrine.global or check out our LinkedIn page: peregrine-resourcing