Freelance Python Developer

Cactus Communications Pvt. Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Greater London seeks a Python Developer to support data-driven projects involving analytical scripting and data processing. The successful candidate will develop Python scripts to analyze datasets and implement computational methods. A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and 2-4 years of experience in Python programming are required. The role requires collaboration with a distributed team and independent work on assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of hands-on experience in Python programming for data or analytical tasks.
• Familiarity with core statistical or mathematical concepts.
• Strong ability to translate written instructions or formulas into working code.

Responsibilities

• Develop Python scripts to process, clean, and analyze datasets.
• Implement core computational or statistical logic as required by project needs.
• Perform basic regression, calculations, and data transformations.
• Ensure code, reasoning, and results are documented clearly.

Skills

Python programming

Data processing

Analytical scripting

NumPy

Statistical concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Python Developer to support a variety of data-driven projects involving analytical scripting, data processing, and basic statistical work. The role involves working with structured and unstructured data, implementing core computational methods, and ensuring outputs are clear and dependable. You’ll collaborate with a small distributed team while working independently on assigned tasks.

Job Responsibilities

What will you do:

• Develop Python scripts to process, clean, and analyze datasets.
• Implement core computational or statistical logic as required by project needs.
• Perform basic regression, calculations, and data transformations.
• Ensure code, reasoning, and results are documented clearly.

Qualifications and Prerequisites

• 2–4 years of hands‑on experience in Python programming for data or analytical tasks.
• Comfortable using libraries such as NumPy for array or numerical operations.
• Strong ability to translate written instructions or formulas into working code.
• Familiarity with core statistical or mathematical concepts.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields.

Additional Information

Please note that only candidates whose profiles are shortlisted will be contacted.

About CACTUS

Established in 2002, Cactus Communications (cactusglobal.com) is a leading technology company that specializes in expert services and AI‑driven products which improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Its flagship brand Editage offers a comprehensive suite of researcher solutions, including expert services and cutting‑edge AI products like Mind the Graph, Paperpal, and R Discovery. With offices in Princeton, London, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, and Mumbai and a global workforce of over 3,000 experts, CACTUS is a pioneer in workplace best practices and has been consistently recognized as a great place to work.

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