Senior Python Lead for Decarbonisation Software (Remote)

City Science; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Office access

Flexible hours

25 days leave

Pension

Eye care policy

Cycle to work

Employee assistance

Job summary

City Science is seeking a Senior Python Developer to help lead the design and implementation of Python packages for energy modelling. You will work with a small, high-performing team to deliver reliable software that supports decarbonisation.

The role includes line management responsibilities and the option to work fully remotely with occasional access to offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Exeter and London.

Qualifications

• Proven Python developer at senior level with production-grade apps.
• Strong design and testing practices, maintainable code.
• Experience mentoring or leading developers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and improve Python packages for modelling, simulation and data processing.
• Lead engineering decisions, architecture discussions and technical problem solving.
• Turn analytical and modelling needs into shippable software.
• Line manage one or more developers: regular one-to-ones, objective setting, performance reviews and support for their development.
• Mentor colleagues across the team and set a strong example through code reviews, pairing and knowledge sharing.
• Maintain high code quality through testing, documentation and thorough code reviews.
• Work across disciplines to integrate tools and deliver results for our customers.
• Drive continuous improvement in our tools, processes and engineering standards.
• Own your deliverables and keep projects moving with urgency and accountability.

Skills

Python

Senior level

Line management

Code quality

Multidisciplinary teams

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

City Science is seeking a Senior Python Developer to help lead the design and implementation of Python packages for energy modelling. You will work with a small, high-performing team to deliver reliable software that supports decarbonisation.

The role includes line management responsibilities and the option to work fully remotely with occasional access to offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Exeter and London.