About this opportunity
Aktra lists this Senior Python Developer - AI & Full Stack Specialist opportunity in mclean, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are seeking a Senior Python Data Engineer to design, develop, and support scalable cloud‑native data solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Python, PySpark, SQL, and AWS, building high‑performance data pipelines and distributed processing systems in enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop scalable data pipelines and processing solutions.
Build batch and real‑time data workflows using Python and PySpark.
Develop AWS‑based applications and services using serverless and containerized architectures.
Build APIs and backend services to support data integrations.
Optimize performance, reliability, and scalability of applications and data platforms.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver business solutions.
Support testing, deployment, monitoring, and production operations.
Required Qualifications
5–10 years of software development or data engineering experience.
Experience with PySpark and distributed data processing.
Advanced SQL skills and experience working with large datasets.
Hands‑on experience with AWS services including: S3, Redshift, RDS
Lambda, EC2, ECS, EMR, AWS Batch
Experience building scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with NumPy, Pandas, or Polars.
Experience building REST APIs and microservices.
Knowledge of cloud‑native and event‑driven architectures.
Experience with Agile and CI/CD practices.
Experience working with enterprise‑scale data platforms.
Technical Environment
Python | PySpark | SQL | AWS (S3, Redshift, RDS, Lambda, EC2, ECS, EMR, AWS Batch)
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Worksite address
mclean, VA, 22107, US
Who can apply
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