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XXpertise
XpertiseClean Energy

Junior Python Developer

Location

Derby, United Kingdom

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

0-1 years

Compensation

£34K - £42K per year

Posted

20h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

Build Back End services in Python and develop REST APIs. Contribute to clean energy projects while learning from experienced developers.

If you're early on in your career and want to work on meaningful software that contributes to the UK's transition to low-carbon energy, you'll be joining a growing software engineering team within a major player in the energy sector. The work is hands-on, with lots of opportunity to learn from experienced developers and get involved in critical national infrastructure projects from day one.

What you'll be doing:

  • Building Back End APIs and services in Python

  • Working with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB)

  • Deploying apps to the cloud using Terraform and container tools like Docker

  • Collaborating with DevOps, Front End, and UX teams in a fully agile environment

  • Learning CI/CD pipelines and modern engineering practices

What they're looking for:

  • Solid Python fundamentals, ideally with Django or Flask

  • Comfortable writing APIs and working with databases

  • Some exposure to cloud platforms

  • Willing to work onsite 5 days a week in Derby

Why this is worth a look:

  • You'll be building tech that supports long-term clean energy across the UK

  • You'll learn from a team who are highly experienced across DevOps, cloud, and Embedded systems

  • Long-term growth: Majority of leadership team are promoted from within

  • Regular training, mentoring, and a budget for development

Benefits:

  • Strong internal promotion culture and career routes

  • Holiday bonuses and dynamic Employee Committee perks

  • Access to ongoing learning and training pathways

  • Competitive pension, private medical, and enhanced leave

Need to be a sole UK national and eligible to pass SC clearance.

Updated 20h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Python • 1+ yrs
Django • 1+ yrs
Flask • 1+ yrs
REST APIs • 1+ yrs
Cloud Platforms • 1+ yrs
PostgreSQL • 1+ yrs
Docker • 1+ yrs
Agile • 1+ yrs

Experience

0-1 years

Certifications

SC clearance • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Software Engineering

Industries

Technology & IT

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

£34K - £42K per year

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyGBP
PeriodYearly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationDerby, United Kingdom
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium6/10
physicalLow2/10
cognitiveHigh8/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityMedium5/10
uncertaintyMedium5/10
communicationMedium6/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Xpertise

Team size

Growing team

Location

Derby, United Kingdom

Join a leading player in the energy sector focused on low-carbon solutions.

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Junior Python Developer

Derby, United KingdomFull Time