Contract Python Developer

WA Consultants is currently recruiting for a contract Python Developer with experience of AWS for an established client in Taunton.

Our client operates a hybrid working policy with the expectation of one or two office visits per week. The role has been deemed by the client to fall inside of IR35.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the following:

* Develop software to meet user needs
* Follow best practice guidelines and help to improve those guidelines
* Write clean, secure and well-tested code
* Coach and mentor more junior colleagues
* Operate the services you build and identify issues in production

Essential and Desirable criteria as follows:

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Proven ability of designing, implementing and delivering quality and efficient software using Amazon Web Services to deliver data via APIs
* Good communication skills that adapt to all level of stakeholders
* Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and lead development activities
* Demonstrable skills in Python software development
* Demonstrable skills in AWS CDK

Desirable:

* Experience of source control systems such a git
* Experience of AGILE approach to software development following GDS principles
* Experience of using AI / Prompt engineering to aid development
* Experience of scientific data formats such as NetCDF, BUFR, GRIB

Please advise on availability and rate expectations on application. For further information, please contact Alexander Wilson.

WA Consultants is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as described within The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.