Python Engineer

Python Engineer

Location: Melbourne (Hybrid / Flexible)

An opportunity exists for an experienced Python Engineer to lead the design, development, and support of Python-based analytics applications and data products that drive business decision-making.

This role sits at the intersection of software engineering, data analytics, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong focus on building scalable applications, visualisation platforms, and analytical solutions for both technical and non-technical users.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Python-based applications, dashboards, and analytical tools.
• Drive predictive insights including data analysis & reporting, and support team's self-service adoption and use of data-driven solutions (Citizen Development)
• Work closely with business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into intuitive analytical products.
• Establish best-practice software engineering standards including code quality, testing, documentation, and governance.
• Mentor team members and promote adoption of modern development practices across the organisation.
• Partner with data, technology, and business teams to deliver high-value analytical solutions.

Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience developing applications and analytical solutions using Python.
• Experience with Python libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, PySpark, Streamlit, Dash for and financial modelling packages.
• Advanced Expertise in SQL, PBI (DAX), GitHub Copilot and Python technology
• Cloud data & analytics platforms preferably MS Fabric, Snowflake
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, application architecture, and development best practices.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as Azure and modern CI/CD practices.
• Familiarity with SQL, data warehousing, and large-scale data environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams.
• Basic Web apps development tools for sharing of citizen developed visualisation functions.
• Proficient GenAI capability e.g. Copilot Experience mentoring developers and contributing to technical standards and governance.

Notes:

• CBD based office (3 days a week onsite)