Scotland, Glasgow
10 days ago
Python Developer, 70K
Job description

Python Developer, 70K

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Programming Languages Specialist - R & Python Focus

Job Description:

My client is seeking a talented and passionate individual to join their global team of programming language experts, developers, data scientists, and technical leads. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in defining best practices for language and framework usage across the organisation, integrating industry-standard tools, and developing custom internal tools and libraries as needed.

A key responsibility of this position will be serving as the primary point of contact for the firm's R language user community, which includes data scientists, researchers, quantitative strategists, and business analysts. This involves assisting users in setting up and troubleshooting development environments, evaluating and integrating third-party libraries, and creating clear and comprehensive documentation. The role also requires developing tools and automation to streamline and enhance user productivity while minimising manual intervention.

Key Responsibilities:

* Collaborate with a global team to create best practices and usage blueprints for programming languages and frameworks.
* Evaluate, on-board, and integrate industry-standard tools and libraries.
* Design and implement internal tools and solutions as required.
* Provide expert-level support to the R language user community, including setup, troubleshooting, and guidance on development environments.
* Develop documentation and user guides to improve developer experience.
* Build automation and tools to enhance productivity and reduce manual support efforts.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

* Proficiency in core Python development.
* Experience with R (or willingness to learn).
* Familiarity with common development practices, including IDEs and interactive notebooks (e.g., Jupyter).
* Understanding of enterprise Software Development Life-cycle (SDLC).
* Working knowledge of Linux environments.
* Strong communication and organisational skills.
* Proven experience in leading technical deliveries at the feature level or acting as a key escalation point.

Desired Skills:

* Experience with OCI containerisation tools/platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
* General understanding of Windows-based development environments.

Benefits:

* 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
* Pension Scheme
* Health-care Benefits
* Team Events
* Company Outgoings
* Hybrid Working
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Retailer Discounts

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to a global team and work at the forefront of programming language practices within a dynamic organisationApply
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