Python Developer

Remote  |  Engineering

Job Description

Job Title: Python Django Data Engineer
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Python Django Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and backend services. The ideal candidate has strong Python expertise, hands-on experience with Django, and a solid understanding of data engineering principles, including ETL processes, databases, and data optimization.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain data-driven backend services using Python and Django

Build and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines for structured and unstructured data

Integrate data from multiple sources (APIs, databases, third-party services)

Develop and maintain RESTful APIs to expose data services

Ensure data quality, reliability, and performance across pipelines

Optimize database queries and data models for scalability

Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and product teams

Implement logging, monitoring, and error-handling mechanisms

Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code

Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices

Required Skills & Qualifications

Strong proficiency in Python

Hands-on experience with Django / Django REST Framework

Solid understanding of data engineering concepts (ETL, data modeling, pipelines)

Experience with SQL and relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.)

Familiarity with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis, etc.)

Experience working with APIs and microservices

Knowledge of data processing tools (Pandas, NumPy, Airflow, or similar)

Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)

Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop, Kafka)

Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Exposure to data warehousing (Redshift, BigQuery, Snowflake)

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop, Kafka)

Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Exposure to data warehousing (Redshift, BigQuery, Snowflake)

Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments

Experience in Agile/Scrum development environments

Nice to Have

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop, Kafka)

Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Exposure to data warehousing (Redshift, BigQuery, Snowflake)

Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments

Experience in Agile/Scrum development environments