Python Developer - Consultancy

The consulting firm is seeking a Python Developer with strong experience in algorithm development, optimisation modelling, and data-driven software engineering. The role focuses on building scalable Python applications, developing RESTful APIs, and supporting advanced analytical and optimisation solutions within a cloud-based environment.

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Responsibilities:

• Develop, optimise, and maintain software using core Python features including OOP, data structures, iterators/generators, exception handling, type hints, and file handling.
• Build scalable algorithms and write clean, maintainable, and well-structured Python code.
• Design and develop RESTful APIs using frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, Django, and OpenAPI/Swagger.
• Perform data manipulation and analysis using Pandas and NumPy.
• Design, query, and maintain relational (eg PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (eg MongoDB).
• Develop mathematical and optimisation models including LP and MILP using tools such as Pyomo, AMPL, Gurobi, or CPLEX.
• Contribute to techno-economic modelling and analytical simulations using Python-based solutions.
• Write unit tests using unittest or pytest and support TDD practices.
• Collaborate using Git and modern version control workflows (eg Azure DevOps).
• (Bonus) Support containerised deployments using Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes.
• (Bonus) Work with messaging and streaming technologies including RabbitMQ or Kafka

Skills/Must Have:

• 8+ years' experience as a Python Developer.
• Strong proficiency in Python programming and optimisation/analytics libraries.
• Proven experience with algorithm development and computational problem solving.
• Hands-on experience with data analytics, databases, and API development.
• Strong debugging, profiling, and performance optimisation skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Experience with optimisation solvers such as Pyomo, AMPL, Gurobi, or CPLEX.
• Working knowledge of containerisation and cloud-native development environments.

Contract Details:

• Duration: 6 months
• Location: Wokingham (Onsite - 5 days per week)
• Role Type: Contract

Salary:

• £340-£375 per day