Senior Python Software Engineer

Pure Resourcing Solutions — United Kingdom · Posted ~5 hours ago

Senior Full-time Hybrid

Skills

Python multithreading multiprocessing concurrency Test-Driven Development data processing performance optimization Multithreading Multiprocessing Concurrency TDD

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

Build and optimize production-grade Python systems that process large datasets at high throughput. The role emphasizes software engineering over modeling, with deep work in concurrency, multithreading, multiprocessing, TDD, clean architecture, and performance optimization.

Highlights

Senior engineering role focused on production-grade Python, high-throughput data processing, clean code, TDD, and challenging performance optimization across CPU, memory, and I/O workloads.

Description

Senior Python Software Engineer Cambridge | Hybrid | Competitive Salary We're working with an innovative technology company seeking a Senior Python Software Engineer to build and optimise high-performance data processing systems in a production-focused environment. This role is centred on software engineering rather than modelling, with a strong emphasis on clean code, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and scalable data processing. Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain production-grade Python applications.Build high-throughput data processing pipelines handling large datasets on local server infrastructure.Design and implement robust multithreaded and multiprocessing solutions.Write clean, maintainable code within a TDD environment.Optimise performance across CPU, memory, and I/O intensive workloads.Essential ExperienceStrong commercial Python development experience.Expert knowledge of multithreading, multiprocessing, and concurrency.Proven track record working in a Test-Driven Development environment.Experience building scalable, production-focused systems.Strong understanding of software performance optimisation and clean code principles.Experience working with big data and high-volume processing on localised infrastructure.DesirableExperience with C++ or Rust.Distributed systems or parallel processing experience.Background in scientific, engineering, or industrial software environments.This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys building reliable, high-performance software and solving complex data and concurrency challenges.