Python Developer

Summary: The role involves hiring two Python Developers with strong SQL skills for a 6-month contract based just outside Manchester. Candidates should have over three years of experience in Python and AWS, with a focus on building and maintaining ETL pipelines. The position requires a hybrid working arrangement, with two days a week in the office and is classified as outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain real-time and batch ETL pipelines using Python on large, complex datasets
• Write clean, scalable Python code for data ingestion, transformation, and processing
• Design and optimise SQL queries for performance, cost, and reliability across large data volumes
• Model and transform data into well-structured, reusable datasets for downstream use
• Work with distributed data processing tools such as Apache Spark to handle high-volume workloads
• Improve existing pipelines by identifying bottlenecks and refactoring code and queries
• Develop and maintain data workflows, scheduling, and orchestration processes
• Provision and manage AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
• Work with services such as S3, Lambda, and other serverless components to build scalable data solutions
• Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and engineers to deliver high-quality data products
• Follow Agile practices with a focus on continuous integration, testing, and code quality
• Use modern tooling, including AI-assisted development, to improve productivity and output

Key Skills:

• 3+ years of Python experience in production environments
• Strong AWS experience across core services
• Strong SQL skills for querying, transformation, and optimisation
• Experience with Apache Spark or serverless architectures

Salary (Rate): £50.00/hr

City: Manchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT