Job Description
Contract Role – Python Software Engineer (Software Development, Big Tech Company) – Onsite/ Cambridge/ Peterborough – 12 Months Initial – Inside IR35 PAYE
We are seeking an exceptional Python Software Engineer to maintain and expand the software and systems in our data collection lab in order to ensure that the data collection process is efficient, accurate and reliable. You will build software for working with cutting-edge prototype devices and integrating them into our data collection platform.
You will work with a team of audio/video engineers and recording technicians, as well as an international team of software engineers and interdisciplinary audio researchers. You will be expected to work with them to scope and prioritise tasks, and to collaboratively produce high-quality, maintainable software.
Role Overview:
* Job Title: Python Software Engineer
* Location: Onsite/ Cambridge/ Peterborough
* Contract Type: Contract
* Duration: 12 months initially
* 8+ years of professional programming experience.
* Demonstrated proficiency in working with large projects in Python.
* Proficiency in Linux and shell scripting.
* Skills in maintaining and improving networks.
* Experience with cross-platform distributed (RESTful) and concurrent systems.
* Experience with FastAPI, or similar backend frameworks in Python.
* Working knowledge of time-synchronization.
Desirable:
* Experience working with hardware multimedia sensors.
* Working knowledge of audio, image and video formats.
* Experience with relational and graph/NoSQL databases.
* Experience with software and hardware testing frameworks and strategies.
* Working knowledge of React, or similar frontend frameworks in JavaScript.
* Experience with systems administration on Windows.
Please feel free to contact myself – Daisy Nguyen at Gibbs Consulting/Atrium UK for a confidential chat to know more details about the role.
Please also note: Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.