Python Developer

My client based just outside Manchester are looking for 2 x Python Developers with good SQL skills. 6 month contract, immediate starts, Outside IR35, 2 days a week in office. Key requirements * 3+ years of Python in production environments * Strong AWS experience across core services * Strong SQL skills for querying, transformation, and optimisation * Experience with Apache Spark or serverless architectures Core responsibilities and skills * Build and maintain real-time and batch ETL pipelines using Python on large, complex datasets * Write clean, scalable Python code for data ingestion, transformation, and processing * Design and optimise SQL queries for performance, cost, and reliability across large data volumes * Model and transform data into well-structured, reusable datasets for downstream use * Work with distributed data processing tools such as Apache Spark to handle high-volume workloads * Improve existing pipelines by identifying bottlenecks and refactoring code and queries * Develop and maintain data workflows, scheduling, and orchestration processes * Provision and manage AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation * Work with services such as S3, Lambda, and other serverless components to build scalable data solutions * Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and engineers to deliver high-quality data products * Follow Agile practices with a focus on continuous integration, testing, and code quality * Use modern tooling, including AI-assisted development, to improve productivity and output