Python GIS Developer
Description
Are you an experienced Python Developer with a passion for GIS and solving complex geospatial challenges? Join a team where you’ll build high‑impact data pipelines, develop modern applications, and work with cutting‑edge open‑source tools to support large‑scale spatial data operations.
We’re looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys tackling technical challenges, and wants to contribute to meaningful spatial data solutions.
What You’ll Do
As a core member of the engineering team, you will:
- Build and maintain ETL pipelines for large raster, vector, and tabular geospatial datasets.
- Collaborate with developers, designers, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable solutions.
- Design, develop, and implement new software applications and enhancements to existing systems.
- Provide expert guidance on best practices, governance, and architecture for web and spatial applications.
- Work closely with QA teams to ensure high‑quality, reliable delivery.
- Conduct technology evaluations and contribute to decisions on tools, frameworks, and platforms.
- Research, design, test, and implement new programs.
- Troubleshoot and enhance existing software through efficient, maintainable code.
- Support the deployment of tools, processes, and performance metrics.
- Maintain and upgrade existing systems to ensure stability and continuous improvement.
What We’re Looking For
Top Non‑Negotiables
- Proven Python development experience in a dedicated engineering role.
- Strong GIS expertise, ideally with experience working with large raster datasets.
Required Skills & experience
Technical Skills
- Python (advanced)
- GIS libraries such as:
- Rasterio
- GDAL
- Shapely
- (or similar open‑source geospatial tools)
- REST API development & integrations
- JSON data handling
- SQL for geospatial and tabular data
- Git for version control
Background
- Degree in a technical or related discipline.
- experience deg and building applications across multiple platforms.
- Strong understanding of software lifecycles, development tools, and modern engineering practices.
Job Title: Python GIS Developer
Location: Bath, United Kingdom
Job Type: Contract
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