Python Developer

Hamilton Barnes; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Python Developer for a 6-month contract role in Wokingham, UK. The role involves developing and maintaining scalable Python applications, designing RESTful APIs, and supporting advanced analytical solutions in a cloud environment. Ideal candidates will have expertise in algorithm development, optimisation modelling, and strong software engineering skills. Proficiency with tools like Pandas, SQL databases, and modern version control is essential. Competitive remuneration is offered.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in algorithm development and optimisation modelling.
• Experience in building scalable Python applications and RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with cloud-based environments and advanced analytical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimise, and maintain software using core Python features.
• Build scalable algorithms and write well-structured Python code.
• Design and develop RESTful APIs using specified frameworks.
• Perform data manipulation and analysis using Pandas and NumPy.
• Design and maintain relational and NoSQL databases.
• Develop mathematical and optimisation models using relevant tools.
• Collaborate using Git and version control workflows.

Skills

Algorithm development

Optimisation modelling

Data-driven software engineering

Python programming

RESTful APIs

Data manipulation with Pandas

Database design and querying

Unit testing with unittest or pytest

Tools

FastAPI

Flask

Django

Pyomo

AMPL

Gurobi

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Git

Job description

Python Developer - 6 months - Wokingham - Contract

We are seeking an experienced Python Developer with strong expertise in algorithm development, optimisation modelling, and data-driven software engineering. This role focuses on building scalable Python applications, developing RESTful APIs, and supporting advanced analytical and optimisation solutions within a cloud-based environment.

Key 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 deployme...