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. * Familiarity with RabbitMQ/Kafka, microservice architecture, and distributed systems. This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.