Python Engineer (UK)

About SynMax:Based in Houston, Texas, with offices in London and New York, SynMax is a pioneering data intelligence company specializing in maritime and energy intelligence. By integrating advanced satellite imagery and AI, SynMax delivers unparalleled insights into maritime operations, oil and gas development, coal inventory, and LNG flows, enabling businesses and organizations to make data-driven decisions with precision and confidence.

Job Description:We are seeking a talented Python Developer to join our team. As a Python Developer at SynMax, you will contribute to developing solutions for industry disrupting analytics software. To succeed in this role you will be highly motivated and adaptable to changing needs as our company grows.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of analysts and developers to create an analytics software platform.
• Automate data source API information retrieval. Integrate data from multiple sources into analytics pipelines and relational databases.
• Deploy and maintain a customer facing API and documentation.
• Write automated web data scrapers.
• Clean, process and integrate into data stores.
• Provide programming support for devops and MLops projects, data science and engineering staff.
• Test, debug and deploy code into cloud microservices.
• Refactor code bases to comply with standards. Profile and optimize code. 
• Implement best practices for code quality, testing, and deployment automation in a continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) environment.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends related to data processing and cloud computing.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a STEM field. 4 years minimum experience in a Python programming role.
• A broad understanding of the Python programming language and web scraping methods.
• Ability to analyze and process dirty real world data sources into usable information.
• Ability to build Google Cloud Platform highly scalable data processing pipelines for volatile live data streams.
• Knowledge of geospatial data processing tools, python packages and spatial databases is desirable.
• Experience with multiprocessing, multithreading, query optimization, and Cython is desirable.
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment with remotely located staff in different time zones, demonstrating strong communication and coordination skills.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
• UK Citizenship or ILR status

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation is encouraged.
• Access to the latest tools and technologies.

Equal Opportunity StatementSynMax is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.