Senior Python Developer — Remote Lead in Energy Modelling

City Science; United States; Remote; USD 66,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

City Science is seeking a Senior Python Developer to join our energy development team. You will design, build and improve Python packages for modelling and data processing, building on the Home Energy Model to enable next-generation energy performance tools.

You may line-manage one or more developers and will be supported by our leadership program. Fully remote in the UK with optional office access and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Strong professional experience as a Python developer, at or near senior level.
• Excellent command of Python and its ecosystem, including libraries, tooling and best practice.
• Track record of building production-grade applications, ideally in data-rich or scientific domains.
• Strong grasp of geometry and physics, ideally including building physics.
• Experience supporting the growth of more junior engineers, such as onboarding or coaching.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and improve Python packages for modelling, simulation and data processing.
• Lead and line-manage developers to deliver high-quality software.
• Maintain high code quality through testing, documentation and code reviews.
• Turn analytical needs into shippable software and keep projects moving with urgency.
• Collaborate with DESNZ and external/internal domain experts on decarbonisation projects.

Skills

Python development

Leadership

Mentoring

Data-driven

Testing & QA

Tools

Cadence GIS

PyTest

CI/CD

Job description

City Science is seeking a Senior Python Developer to join our energy development team. You will design, build and improve Python packages for modelling and data processing, building on the Home Energy Model to enable next-generation energy performance tools.

You may line-manage one or more developers and will be supported by our leadership program. Fully remote in the UK with optional office access and flexible hours.