With top internet companies such as Yahoo!, Google, YouTube and ITA utilising the scripting language known as Python for their popular web-based applications, it’s no surprise that firms from every industry continue to seek experts in the field to aid the development of their own software and web-based apps.
Those working in these positions are not only required to have sound coding abilities and detailed knowledge of the language but will also need to be able to work with a number of team members including designers and database administrators. Skills in CSS and HTML are highly desirable and successful candidates will have several years experience with the language. Educational qualifications including at least a bachelor’s in MIS, computer science or a number of related fields including mathematics are often necessary
The average per annum salary for this specialised developer in the UK is £50,000, though when excluding London figures are typically almost 20% lower. Most posts will offer starting salaries of £30,000 a year and highly qualified developers can earn more than £80,000 a year.