Python Developer

Recoded; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Recoded is seeking an experienced Python Engineer to lead design, development, and support of Python-based analytics applications and data products that drive business decisions.

You will work at the intersection of software engineering, data analytics, and stakeholder engagement, building scalable applications, visualization platforms, and analytical solutions for both technical and non-technical users.

Qualifications

• Proven experience building Python-based analytics applications and dashboards.
• Experience with Pandas, NumPy, PySpark, Streamlit, Dash and financial modelling packages.
• Advanced SQL, DAX, GitHub Copilot expertise.
• Experience with MS Fabric, Snowflake; Azure cloud and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support Python-based analytics applications and data products.
• Lead end-to-end data products from concept to production and governance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into analytical solutions.
• Establish engineering standards, testing, documentation, and best practices.
• Mentor team members and promote modern development practices.

Skills

Python development

Data analytics

SQL

Pandas

NumPy

PySpark

Streamlit

Dash

GitHub Copilot

Azure

Snowflake

MS Fabric

Power BI

DAX

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Azure

MS Fabric

Snowflake

Power BI

DAX

Job description

An opportunity exists for an experienced Python Engineer to lead the design, development, and support of Python-based analytics applications and data products that drive business decision-making.

This role sits at the intersection of software engineering, data analytics, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong focus on building scalable applications, visualisation platforms, and analytical solutions for both technical and non-technical users.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Python-based applications, dashboards, and analytical tools.
• Drive predictive insights including data analysis & reporting, and support team's self-service adoption and use of data-driven solutions (Citizen Development)
• Work closely with business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into intuitive analytical products.
• Establish best-practice software engineering standards including code quality, testing, documentation, and governance.
• Mentor team members and promote adoption of modern development practices across the organisation.
• Partner with data, technology, and business teams to deliver high-value analytical solutions.

Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience developing applications and analytical solutions using Python.
• Experience with Python libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, PySpark, Streamlit, Dash for and financial modelling packages.
• Advanced Expertise in SQL, PBI (DAX), GitHub Copilot and Python technology
• Cloud data & analytics platforms preferably MS Fabric, Snowflake
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, application architecture, and development best practices.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as Azure and modern CI/CD practices.
• Familiarity with SQL, data warehousing, and large-scale data environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams.
• Basic Web apps development tools for sharing of citizen developed visualisation functions.
• Proficient GenAI capability e.g. Copilot Experience mentoring developers and contributing to technical standards and governance.