Python Developer

The Rolewe
Reading, UK
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Algorithm Design Data Analysis Unit Testing Microsoft Azure Cloud Engineering Program Optimization Profiling Computer Programming Databases IBM ILOG CPLEX Optimization Studio (CPLEX) Data Structures Relational Databases
+32 more
Software Debugging Distributed Systems Django Web Framework Integer Programming Python (Programming Language) PostgreSQL Linear Programming MongoDB NoSQL Object-Oriented Software Development Performance Tuning RabbitMQ Swagger Web Application Frameworks Openapi Data Processing Test-Driven Development (TDD) Flask (Web Framework) Git Fastapi Pandas Pytest Containerization Kubernetes Data Analytics Apache Kafka Video Streaming Restful APIs Software Version Control Data Pipelines Docker Microservices

Job description

Your responsibilities: Python Development & Software EngineeringDevelop, optimize, and maintain software using core Python features including iterators/generators, exception handling, file handling, type hints, OOP, and data structure design.Build scalable algorithms and write clean, maintainable, and well-structured code.Develop and maintain RESTful APIs using OpenAPI/Swagger, Connexion, or FastAPI.Work with Python web frameworks such as Flask, Django, FastAPI, and Jinja2.Data, Analytics & DatabasesPerform data manipulation and analysis using tools like Pandas and NumPy.Design, query, and maintain both relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and NoSQL/document stores (e.g., MongoDB).Build data pipelines and support analytics dashboards and visualizations in Python.Mathematical Modelling & OptimizationDevelop and solve Linear Programming (LP), Mixed Integer Linear Programming (MILP), and other optimization models.Use optimization tools and libraries such as Pyomo, AMPL, Gurobi, CPLEX, or similar solvers.Model the behaviour of power system components including generation assets, demand profiles, and network elements.Contribute to techno-economic assessments of power systems using Python-based models.Quality Assurance & DevOpsWrite unit tests using unittest or pytest, with exposure to Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodologies.Use Git and modern version-control workflows; collaborate via Azure DevOps or similar platforms.(Bonus) Develop and deploy containerized applications using Docker, and support container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).(Bonus) Work with messaging/streaming technologies such as RabbitMQ or Kafka

Requirements

The RoleWe are seeking an experienced Python Developer with strong expertise in algorithm development, optimization modelling, and power system techno-economic assessment. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of Python’s core features, data analysis, web frameworks, and modern development practices. Experience with mathematical optimization tools, containerization, and message-queue technologies will be considered a significant advantage., Desirable skills/knowledge/experience: Strong proficiency in Python programming and its optimization/analytics ecosystems.Proven experience with algorithm development and computational problem-solving.Hands-on experience with data analytics, visualization, and database systems.Solid understanding of power system modelling, techno-economic simulation, and energy systems.Strong debugging, profiling, and performance optimization skills.Excellent communication and documentation abilities.Experience using Pyomo, AMPL, Gurobi, CPLEX, or similar optimization tools.Working knowledge of containerization and cloud-native deployment.Familiarity with RabbitMQ/Kafka, microservice architecture, and distributed system s.

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