Python Developer

EDF Energy; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

EDF Energy in London is seeking a Backend Developer to enhance front-office Python-based tools used by traders and analysts. You will own end-to-end delivery from analysis through design to deployment, with regular liaison to end users and adherence to DevOps practices.

The role emphasizes performance optimisation of backend services, API development with Flask/FastAPI/Streamlit, and working in a hybrid setup with occasional travel to Paris.

Qualifications

• Proven experience building Web APIs with Flask, FastAPI, Streamlit or other Python frameworks.
• Strong ability to optimize backend performance and scalability.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Implement new features and enhancements for Python-based front-office tools.
• Deliver end-to-end changes from analysis through design to implementation and release.
• Provide post-deployment support as required.
• Liaise with end users throughout the change lifecycle.
• Adhere to the company's DevOps practices and guidelines.
• Document changes and test scenarios.

Skills

End-to-end delivery

Stakeholder liaison

Tools

Flask

FastAPI

Streamlit

Python

SQL

NoSQL

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

CI/CD

Job description

The Front Office IT Delivery team looks after the Traders and Analysts. We provide a wide range of solutions for both commercial decision support and more tradition 'IT' based activities. Generally, we build in a Microsoft stack working closely with the traders/analysts wherever possible. Work ranges from a couple of weeks to several months in length and we often find ourselves multitasking to fit in the more immediate demands. Some of the work requires excellent engineering skills, whilst other tasks need a better grasp of what drives values for the commercial desks. The team encourages empowerment and accountability which sees us employ a flat organisational structure with an emphasis on getting the job done. Position purpose To carry out all required enhancement of the Optimisation and Trading Analytical Team's (OTAT) tools as part of the 15 minute project.

Main responsibilities

• Implement new features and enhancements for several python-based front-office tools
• Be responsible for end-to-end delivery of any change from analysis and solution design through to implementation and release
• Provide post-deployment support, where required
• Liaise with end users on a regular basis throughout the lifecycle of any change
• Adhere to the company's best practices and guidelines for software development and DevOps
• Document changes and test scenarios

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience building Web APIs using Flask, Fast API, Streamlit or any major Python framework
• Experience optimizing and improving the general performance of Backend Applications
• Experience using and optimizing SQL and NoSQL based databases.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience developing and deploying software in Kubernetes
• Single Page Application experience in any major framework e.g. Angular, React or Vue.
• Experience deploying frontend and backend applications to Web Servers using CI/CD.
• Experience automating build and release processes for software with Git and CI/CD pipelines (ideally using Azure DevOps)
• Cloud based experience with any major Cloud Provider (Azure preferred)

Person Specification

• Desire to learn and iterate quickly
• Hands-on approach, flexible and positive attitude
• Ability of working in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for building quality systems
• Willing to work as part of a team

Hours of work 8.30am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday, hybrid working Occasional travel to Paris might be required

Additional Skills

• Experience building Web APIs using Flask, Fast API, Streamlit or any major Python framework
• Experience optimizing and improving the general performance of Backend Applications
• Experience using and optimizing SQL and NoSQL based databases., Single Page Application experience in any major framework e.g. Angular, React or Vue.
• Experience deploying frontend and backend applications to Web Servers using CI/CD.
• Experience automating build and release processes for software with Git and CI/CD pipelines (ideally using Azure DevOps)
• Cloud based experience with any major Cloud Provider (Azure preferred), Desire to learn and iterate quickly
• Hands-on approach, flexible and positive attitude
• Ability of working in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for building quality systems
• Willing to work as part of a team