Senior Python Developer

Are you a Senior Python Developer with 15+ years of experience in software development? For a long-term contract opportunity with a leading public sector client.

Requirements

15+ years of professional experience in software development

5+ years of professional experience with Microsoft SQL Server (T-SQL, SSIS, schema design, stored procedures, performance tuning)

Proficiency with Python and frameworks for web development, data manipulation and automation

Proficiency with VBA applications (Excel, Access) including VBA scripting for developing automation scripts, data import/export utilities, and pre-processing tools

Good knowledge of the design, documentation and development of full stack solutions

Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI (data modelling, DAX, dashboards, reporting) for providing advanced visualisation and reporting capabilities

Proficiency in ETL processes and data-preparation technologies, including tools such as SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Power Query and Neo4j data-import or ETL utilities

Good working knowledge of version control systems (e.g. Git)

Good working knowledge of relational database development, with a focus on Microsoft SQL Server, including data modelling, schema design, T-SQL, stored procedures, functions and query optimisation

Good working knowledge of application security, authentication, and authorisation concepts, including OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect

Good knowledge of Agile software development methodologies with practical experience using Azure DevOps for backlog management, planning, source control, CI/CD pipelines and work tracking

Good knowledge and display of prerequisites of working in a flexible environment including participation in multi-lingual meetings, ease of communication, exposure to an international/multi-cultural environment

Good knowledge of preparing and maintaining technical documentation for developed solutions

Good working knowledge of containerisation using Docker; familiarity with container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes is an advantage

University degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field, with practical knowledge in software development, databases, and small-scale system design

(Desirable) Knowledge of Microsoft .NET (C#) and ASP.NET Core

(Desirable) Good knowledge of using Linux shell and basic Linux concepts (e.g. users, groups, rights)

(Desirable) Good knowledge of Elasticsearch for indexing and querying complex, large or unstructured datasets

Language(s): English (professional)

Job Description

Use Python for the development of web solutions and scripting

Write and debug complex VBA solutions in Microsoft Access

Contribute to the migration of Access based solutions to SQL Server and other technologies

Perform ETL (enhance, transform, load) on complex datasets

Use Power BI to provide visualisation and insights

Liaise with other technical teams in order to push new features/changes to production

Write and maintain technical documentation of the solution implemented

Account for secure coding practices, as well as logging and auditing features

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