Senior Java/Python Engineer - SC ClearedLocation: UK - Hybrid, 2 days onsiteClearance: Active SC Clearance requiredContract: ContractRole: Senior Java/Python EngineerWe are looking for an experienced Senior Java/Python Engineer to join a high-performing Agile engineering team delivering secure, highly available and scalable microservices and API platforms.You will be hands-on with modern engineering technologies, working across microservices, APIs, Kafka, cloud databases, containers and observability, while also providing technical leadership and mentoring junior engineers.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop scalable Java/Python microservices and REST APIs.Build and operate event-driven solutions using Apache Kafka.Design and optimise AWS Aurora PostgreSQL databases and data platforms.Deploy and support applications using Docker and Kubernetes.Develop API integrations using REST, JSON and modern API design practices.Implement resilient systems with appropriate retry, timeout and error-handling mechanisms.Work with monitoring and observability tools including Grafana, Prometheus and Dynatrace.Provide hands-on production support, troubleshooting and root cause analysis.Support P1/P2 incidents within a 24x7 support environment.Contribute to technical architecture, engineering standards and documentation.Mentor junior engineers and promote Agile engineering best practices.Essential SkillsStrong hands-on Java and/or Python development experience.Advanced SQL.Strong Apache ..... full job details .....