NTT DATA North America ยท 5 days ago
Sr Python Developer & Lead (SDET)
Michigan, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$65/hr - $70/hr
5+ years expNTT DATA North America is a leader in IT and business services, and they are seeking a Senior Python Developer & Lead (SDET) to play a pivotal role in delivering major data engineering initiatives. This position involves building, deploying, and maintaining robust data pipelines, as well as designing and implementing CI/CD processes for data engineering projects.
ConsultingDigital MarketingInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyIT Management
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and optimize scalable data pipelines using Python and PySpark for batch and streaming workloads
Build, schedule, and monitor complex workflows using Airflow, ensuring reliability and maintainability
Architect and implement CI/CD pipelines for data engineering projects using GitHub, Docker, and cloud-native solutions
Apply test-driven development (TDD) practices and automate unit/integration tests for data pipelines
Implement secure coding best practices and design patterns throughout the development lifecycle
Work closely with Data Architects, QA teams, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
Create and maintain technical documentation, including process/data flow diagrams and system design artifacts
Lead and mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on coding, testing, and deployment best practices
Analyze and resolve technical issues across the data stack, including pipeline failures and performance bottlenecks
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5+ years of practical experience building production-grade data pipelines using Python and PySpark
Proven track record of designing, deploying, and managing Airflow DAGs in enterprise environments. Require 5+ years of experience
Ability to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for data engineering workflows, including automated testing and deployment. Require 5+ years of experience
Experience with containerization (Docker) and cloud platforms (GCP) for data engineering workloads. Appreciation for twelve-factor design principles. Require 5+ years of experience
Ability to write object-oriented Python code, manage dependencies, and follow industry best practices. Require 5+ years of experience
Proficiency with Git for source code management and collaboration (commits, branching, merging, GitHub/GitLab workflows). Require 5+ years of experience
Strong command-line skills in Unix-like environments. Require 3+ years of experience
Solid understanding of SQL for data ingestion and analysis. Require 3+ years of experience
Comfortable with code reviews, pair programming, and using remote collaboration tools effectively. Require 3+ years of experience
Writes code with an eye for maintainability and testability; excited to build production-grade software. Require 3+ years of experience
Bachelor's or graduate degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics or related field, or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 7+ years overall IT experience
Experienced in waterfall, iterative, and agile methodologies
Preferred
Graduate degree in a related field, such as Computer Science or Data Analytics
Familiarity with Test-Driven Development (TDD)
A high tolerance for OpenShift, Cloudera, Tableau, Confluence, Jira, and other enterprise tools
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending or health savings account
Life, and AD&D insurance
Short-and long-term disability coverage
Paid time off
Employee assistance
Participation in a 401k program with company match
Additional voluntary or legally required benefits
Company
NTT DATA North America
NTT DATA, Inc. is a trusted global innovator of business and technology services.
10001+ employees
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