Python Developer

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This role is for a Python Developer with strong geospatial data skills, offering a 9-month contract at £450 - £475/day, fully remote. Key requirements include expertise in Python, Rasterio, GDAL, and AWS, with a focus on raster data processing.
🌎 - Country
United Kingdom
💱 - Currency
£ GBP
💰 - Day rate
Unknown
Unknown
475
🗓️ - Date discovered
April 18, 2025
🕒 - Project duration
More than 6 months
🏝️ - Location type
Remote
📄 - Contract type
Outside IR35
🔒 - Security clearance
Unknown
📍 - Location detailed
United Kingdom
🧠 - Skills detailed
#Data Science #Data Processing #AWS (Amazon Web Services) #Datasets #NumPy #Pandas #Spatial Data #Data Storage #Automation #Cloud #Storage #Scala #Data Manipulation #Python #Data Management
Role description

Contract Python Engineer - Raster Data (Outside IR35)

Fully Remote | £450 - £475/day | 9 Months

Are you a Python Engineer with strong geospatial data skills looking for your next contract opportunity?

We're working with a global analytics firm that provides critical insights on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks to major organisations worldwide. They're now looking for a seasoned Python Software Engineer with raster data experience to support the evolution of their geospatial data platform.

This is a great chance to join a collaborative, mission-driven team where your expertise will directly contribute to enhancing the quality and scalability of key data products.

Tech Stack:

   • Python - Core language for geospatial data processing

   • Rasterio / GDAL - For handling and processing raster datasets

   • xarray / NumPy / Pandas - For data manipulation and analysis

   • AWS - For cloud-based data storage and processing

   • PostGIS - For spatial data management (nice to have)

What you'll be doing:

   • Develop and optimise Python pipelines for ingesting and processing raster datasets

   • Collaborate with data scientists and GIS specialists to enhance product quality

   • Implement scalable solutions for working with large spatial datasets

   • Support the automation of data workflows across the analytics platform

   • Provide guidance on best practices for raster data handling and geospatial development

Requirements:

   • Strong commercial Python development experience

   • Proven track record working with raster data using Rasterio, GDAL, or similar

   • Solid understanding of geospatial data concepts and formats

   • Experience working in cloud-based environments (ideally AWS)

   • Comfortable working independently in a remote-first setup

   • Clear communicator with a collaborative mindset

Contract Details:

   • Location: Fully remote (UK-based candidates only)

   • Length: 9 months

   • Rate: £450 - £475 per day (Outside IR35)

   • Start: ASAP

If you're a Python Engineer with geospatial data skills and a passion for delivering impactful analytics, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply or reach out to Andy at Cathcart Technology.