Python Developer (Data Applications and AI Engineering)
Contract: 6 to 12 months (longer term available at a lower day rate)| UK based, fully remote | Outside IR35 | Start ASAP
My client, a specialist consultancy within Data and AI is looking for a hands on Python developer to join its data science team, working with a client to build data applications and automated pipelines that replace manual processes. You will use AI coding tools every day to speed up how you build, test and deliver.
This is a delivery role. You will be embedded in an established, mature team, working closely with business users and taking solutions from first prototype through to production.
What you will be doing
Building and deploying Python web applications, mainly in Shiny, from rapid prototypes to production
Creating responsive, intuitive interfaces for data and AI applications
Integrating applications with Snowflake, Snowflake Cortex and REST APIs
Building and maintaining automated data pipelines in Python and SQL
Moving Excel and file based processes into reliable, automated Snowflake pipelines
Developing applications powered by LLMs, AI agents and agentic workflows
Using AI coding agents to speed up prototyping, development and testing
Designing reusable application components and data solutions that support several business functions
Implementing authentication, access controls and background processing where needed
Working directly with business stakeholders to understand requirements, build solutions and manage delivery
Making sure everything you build is tested, documented and maintainable
What you will bring
Around 5 to 10 years of hands on development experience
Strong Python, with experience building web applications and user interfaces. Shiny experience is not essential: if you understand how to build a good UI, think about the data model behind an app and care about the user experience, you will pick it up quickly with existing codebases to learn from
Strong SQL and commercial experience with Snowflake
Experience integrating Python applications with Snowflake and REST APIs
A track record of turning manual, Excel based or file based processes into automated data solutions
Experience taking applications from prototype to production
Regular, hands on use of AI coding agents for coding, debugging, testing and delivery
Solid engineering practices, including Git, automated testing and CI/CD
The ability to work independently, manage your own priorities and deliver to agreed timelines
Clear, concise communication and confidence building relationships with business stakeholders
Nice to have
ETL or ELT pipeline design, including orchestration with Dagster and transformation with dbt
Snowflake Cortex, including Agents, Search and LLM integration
Experience building AI powered applications and conversational interfaces
Azure App Service, authentication and user level access controls
Configuration driven development using YAML or similar
Docker or Kubernetes
Application monitoring, logging and observability
LLM frameworks and prompt engineering
Who this suits
Someone who enjoys building and getting stuck in, rather than advising or managing. You will slot into an existing team as a genuine member of it, get to the heart of a problem quickly, explain your thinking clearly and concisely, and be comfortable taking ownership without needing direction at every step.
The process
Two stages: an interview with the consultancy, including a practical problem solving discussion, followed by an interview with the client.
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