Python Developer
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£54,700
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2134 (100% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,700, and World Wide Technology is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2134 Programmers and software development professionals Most likely code | £38,300 Clears | £43,700 Clears | £49,200 Clears | £54,700 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
World Wide Technology (WWT), a 36-year-old global technology integrator and IT solutions provider. Through our culture of innovation, we inspire, build, and deliver business results from idea to outcome.
World Wide Technology (WWT) has an opportunity for a Python Software Engineer to join a team building configuration management software for a large-scale private cloud platform within a leading financial services organisation. This is a hands-on development role, not an SRE or infrastructure automation position you'll help re-architect existing software as the platform evolves toward a zoned, enclave-based network model, while keeping performance and reliability intact.
This is a contract Role & Inside IR35
Python Software Engineer
Contract Duration: 12 months
Location: Glasgow (3 days per week in office)
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain production-grade Python applications.
- Re-architect software to support evolving network zone models.
- Design scalable software for large, distributed infrastructure.
- Resolve issues and optimise performance in production.
- Integrate systems across the platform.
- Apply strong engineering practices across the development lifecycle.
- Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Strong commercial Python development experience, beyond scripting or tooling.
- Solid Unix/Linux systems knowledge.
- Hands-on database experience.
- Experience designing scalable, high-performance, distributed systems.
- Experience troubleshooting software in production.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Desirable:
- Experience with large-scale private cloud or infrastructure platforms.
- Experience with configuration management systems.
Candidates will be required to go through background checks before commencing contract.
Must be eligible to live and work in the specified work location. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
World Wide Technology is committed to equal opportunities and actively seeks applications from all sectors of the community irrespective of sex, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, having responsibility for dependents, age, religion/beliefs, or any other reason which cannot be shown to be justified.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Programmers and software development professionals (SOC 2134) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~399k in sample- Middle half £42,536–76,752
- Median £56,784
- Going rate £54,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,300–49,200
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. World Wide Technology holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2134 going rate of £54,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.