Data Engineer (Django)

Data Engineer (Django)

Location: Jersey City, NJ (two days hybrid)
Interview: Teams with final round in person possible (must be agreed upon at submittal)

Visa: NO H1 (VISA must be accurate; if you send me a GC who later turns out to be OPT, our relationship is done immediately; just be honest)

Exp Level: 10+ years

Duration: 12 months +
Independent Candidatate

Description:

Summary: Builds systems that gather, store, and process large volumes of data for analysis. Responsibilities: Develop ETL pipelines, ensure data quality, optimize data storage solutions. Skills: Python, SQL, cloud data tools experience (e.g., AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory).

Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced Django Backend Lead Develope r to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in backend development, cloud technologies, and bigdata processing. This role involves leading technical projects, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of backend systems using Django.
• Design and implement scalable and secure APIs.
• Integrate Azure Cloud services for application deployment and management.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver comprehensive solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Mentor and guide junior developers.
• Optimize database performance and manage data storage solutions.
• Ensure high performance and security standards for applications.
• Participate in architecture design and technical decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in backend development.
• 10+ years of experience with Django .
• Proven experience with Azure Cloud services.
• Candidate should demonstrate strong commitment, a proactive mindset, and a clear sense of ownership in delivering outcomes.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and web services.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Experience with database management (SQL and NoSQL).

Skills: Django, Python, Azure Cloud, Azure Databricks, Delta Lake and Delta tables, PySpark, SQL/NoSQL databases, RESTful APIs, Git, and Agile methodologies