Senior Python Engineer (with Apache Spark)

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Python and Apache Spark as well as demonstrable experience building data processing systems using structured data for our client, a leading wholesale provider of reinsurance, insurance and other insurance-based forms of risk transfer.

It is a fully remote position offering you the flexibility to work from any location in Poland, whether it's your home or one of our well-equipped offices in Gdansk, Katowice, Krakow, Lodz, Warsaw, or Wroclaw.

You will join a team responsible for the data integration, transformation, modelling and serving of large amounts of structured financial data. We strive to apply software engineering processes and principles to data engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design and build software that processes data through our medallion architecture running on Databricks in Microsoft Azure using Python and Apache Spark
• Apply relational data modeling skills and SQL knowledge in handling various data tasks efficiently
• Maintain an active role in every part of the software development lifecycle - from idea generation to deployment
• Facilitate open lines of communication to discuss project requirements, challenges, and solutions
• Contribute to the constant improvement of the software development lifecycle through your knowledge and ideas
• Troubleshoot any issues during the development process, providing timely and effective solutions

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of Python engineering experience
• Demonstrable experience building data processing systems using structured data, preferably using Apache Spark
• Good relational data modelling skills and SQL skills
• Ability and drive to work across the whole software development lifecycle (understanding requirements, contributing to designs, writing code, writing automated tests, providing production support, helping with deployments)
• Very good English communication skills both written and verbal

Nice to have

• Experience with Databricks and Azure Delta Lake Analytics is an advantage

We offer

• We gather like-minded people:
• Engineering community of industry professionals
• Friendly team and enjoyable working environment
• Flexible schedule and opportunity to work remotely within Poland
• Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually
• Relocation within our 50+ offices
• We provide growth opportunities:
• Outstanding career roadmap
• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills, and well-being programs
• Certification (GCP, Azure, AWS)
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract, O’Reilly, Cloud Guru
• Language classes in English and Polish for foreigners
• We cover it all:
• Stable income (Employment Contract or B2B)
• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)
• Strategically located offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, fantastic coffee, and more
• Referral bonuses
• Corporate, social and well-being events
• Please, note:
• The set of bonuses might vary based on the role you apply for – specifics will be discussed with our recruiter during the general interview
• We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively