Senior Python Developer
Summary
Senior Python developer driving automation and platform reliability in a global AI/SaaS environment: building Python automation frameworks, Terraform IaC, Jinja2 code generation, PowerShell Windows automation and Puppet config management, plus CI/CD pipelines. Hybrid role in Southampton (2 days on-site) at £75k plus benefits.
In this role you will drive automation within a global AI and SaaS environment, shaping production-quality tooling and platform reliability. You will work with cross-functional teams to improve automation, scale systems, and accelerate delivery. The emphasis is on building reusable automation and IaC to reduce manual toil and boost efficiency. You will join a forward-thinking team that supports learning and progression, with opportunities to tackle complex platform challenges. This is a hands-on role where your work directly impacts speed, accuracy, and operational excellence.
Pay / Benefits- bonus 8%
- pension 10%
- private healthcare
- hybrid work
- on-site 2 days per week
- salary 75k
- Build automation frameworks and tooling using Python
- Develop Infrastructure as Code solutions with Terraform
- Create reusable templates and code generation platforms using Jinja/Jinja2
- Automate Windows environments using PowerShell
- Manage and improve configuration management with Puppet
- Build CI/CD integrations for infrastructure delivery
- Collaborate with cloud, platform and engineering teams to improve automation and efficiency
- Drive infrastructure standardisation, reliability and scalability across complex environments
- 5+ years commercial experience with Python
- Experience with Terraform and IaC
- Knowledge of building CI/CD pipelines
- Python
- Terraform
- IaC
- Jinja/Jinja2
- PowerShell
- Puppet