Senior Data Engineer (ADB, Python)

Exadel•Bulgaria, Georgia, Poland , Romania , Uzbekistan, GA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Exadel is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join a dynamic team that designs, develops, and deploys innovative enterprise technology and AI-driven tools for a Big Four accounting firm. This role involves working on initiatives from tool design and deployment to training development and engagement management, supporting the delivery of tax services. The team combines expertise in tax, software engineering, change management, and project management.

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on experience in software development
Extensive experience working with Apache Spark, including platforms such as Databricks and/or Azure Synapse/Fabric
Proficient in Python, with strong skills in data manipulation using Pandas/Polars and similar
Solid understanding of columnar data storage formats, particularly Parquet, with practical experience using Delta Tables
Proven expertise in data processing, analysis, and transformation workflows
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a detail-oriented mindset
Practical and pragmatic approach to balancing standardized processes with flexibility to meet project goals effectively
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to self-manage, prioritize tasks, structure workload, and meet tight deadlines
Solid understanding of microservices architecture and its implementation in scalable systems

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Azure Cloud services (or other major cloud platforms), including a range of SaaS offerings such as Service Bus, Data Lake, Blob Storage, Redis, and more
Familiarity with FastAPI
Expertise in containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
English level Intermediate+

Responsibilities

Define and enforce best practices and coding standards across the project
Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure adherence to established guidelines and maintain high code quality
Work both independently and in close collaboration with others in the team
Communicate clear instructions to team members and help manage the flow of day-to-day operations
Communicate with the client regularly
Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable Spark applications
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards
Optimize code for performance and scalability, ensuring efficient data handling
Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions
Identify and resolve technical issues, ensuring the reliability and performance of applications
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for code, processes, and workflows