Python Software Developer jobs in United Kingdom

NUVIA UK's Technical Services & Consulting department is rapidly expanding, offering hybrid opportunities across the country. We aim to build a multidisciplinary team to provide our clients with a broad range of talent.

Note: BPSS clearance at the basic level is required. Previous clearance is not transferable.

Support the software development of engineering research software tools, including translating prototype MATLAB code into clean, extensible Python. The role involves implementing best practice coding in collaboration with others to deliver the envisioned toolkit, with strategic direction provided.

• Collaborate with team members to deliver research software tools, focusing on incremental development for a robust foundation.
• Apply best practices such as abstraction, extensibility, and computational performance.
• Maintain the GitHub repository with code, documentation, examples, tests, and roadmaps to promote dissemination.
• Support the generation of documentation, example datasets, and testing at unit and system levels.
• Proficient in scientific computing (Python, MATLAB, data processing, optimization, result visualization).
• Familiar with software development best practices like abstraction, testing, and version control.
• Some understanding of experimental and computational mechanics (stress, strain, equilibrium) is desirable but not necessary.

Note: This role focuses on scientific software development involving camera-based measurements for strain fields (digital image correlation) and mechanical properties (inverse identification).

• 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance
• Private Medical Scheme
• Employee Share Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electric Vehicles, Technology, Cycle to Work
• 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay (+21 weeks SMP)
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years, 31 days after 10 years)
• Option to buy, sell, and carry over up to 5 days annual leave
• Partnership with trade unions
• Personal Development & Further Education Support
• Long Service & Recognition Awards
• Free Employee Assistance Programme

NUVIA UK, a subsidiary of VINCI Construction, operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear, with a strong presence at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

NUVIA UK values safety, innovation, and excellence, and is committed to equality in employment.