Python Developer

Python Developer Division: Defence Division Job Type: Contract/Interim Contact Phone: 01782 203040 Salary: £380 - £400 per day Location: Home Counties Ref #: 09/03 - Python Post Date: 09-03-2026 07:27 PM Apply Direct Python Developer 6 Month contract initially + Extensions Based: Onsite in Wokingham Rate: £380 - £400 p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Python Developer to join the team. Key Responsibilities; * Python Development & Software Engineering * Develop, 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 & Databases * Perform 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 & Optimization * Develop 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 & DevOps * Write 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. Key Skills & experience: 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.