Senior Python Backend Engineer – ML in Defence (SC/DV)
Summary
A permanent London role sourced by recruiter Searchability for a defence-sector AI/software client: a Senior Python Backend Engineer who builds backend services, APIs and infrastructure with Python, Docker, Kubernetes and cloud, and works with data scientists to get ML models into production. Active SC or DV security clearance is required.
Searchability in London is seeking a Senior Python Software Engineer with active SC or DV clearance to join a defence-focused AI and software solutions team. This permanent role combines hands-on backend development with scalable architectures.
You will design and build backend services, APIs, and infrastructure using Python, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms while collaborating with data scientists to operationalise ML models in production.