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Contract Python Engineer - Raster Data (Outside IR35)

Fully Remote | £450 - £475/day | 9 Months

Are you a Python Engineer with strong geospatial data skills looking for your next contract opportunity? We're working with a global analytics firm that provides critical insights on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks to major organisations worldwide. They're now looking for a seasoned Python Software Engineer with raster data experience to support the evolution of their geospatial data platform.

This is a great chance to join a collaborative, mission-driven team where your expertise will directly contribute to enhancing the quality and scalability of key data products.

Tech Stack:

Python - Core language for geospatial data processing

Rasterio / GDAL - For handling and processing raster datasets

xarray / NumPy / Pandas - For data manipulation and analysis

AWS - For cloud-based data storage and processing

PostGIS - For spatial data management (nice to have)

What you'll be doing:

Develop and optimise Python pipelines for ingesting and processing raster datasets

Collaborate with data scientists and GIS specialists to enhance product quality

Implement scalable solutions for working with large spatial datasets

Support the automation of data workflows across the analytics platform

Provide guidance on best practices for raster data handling and geospatial development

Requirements:

Strong commercial Python development experience

Proven track record working with raster data using Rasterio, GDAL, or similar

Solid understanding of geospatial data concepts and formats

Experience working in cloud-based environments (ideally AWS)

Comfortable working independently in a remote-first setup

Clear communicator with a collaborative mindset

Contract Details:

Location: Fully remote (UK-based candidates only)

Length: 9 months

Rate: £450 - £475 per day (Outside IR35)

Start: ASAP

If you're a Python Engineer with geospatial data skills and a passion for delivering impactful analytics, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply or reach out to Andy at Cathcart Technology

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