Senior Python Engineer

Náplň práce, právomoci a zodpovednosti:
As a Senior Application Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of our data transformation initiatives, architecting and implementing robust solutions that drive business value. You'll work with modern technologies in our cloud-based lakehouse architecture while collaborating with talented professionals across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop data transformation services and data flows using Python and PySpark, contributing hands-on to coding.
• Translate complex business requirements into technical specifications and implement robust, scalable solutions.
• Architect and oversee end-to-end applications that integrate data from multiple domains and systems.
• Collaborate with the Engineering Lead and other engineers to align design decisions within the product area and target architecture.
• Break down complex work into manageable tasks, estimate timelines, and plan delivery.
• Implement software engineering practices to ensure quality, performance, and maintainability of applications.
• Drive high levels of test automation and apply test-driven development practices.
• Conduct peer code reviews and mentor junior colleagues to support their professional development.
• Present and communicate ideas and designs to stakeholders for review and brainstorming.
• Build sustainable relationships with key business and IT stakeholders to become a trusted partner.
• Support operations during quarterly closing cycles.

About the Team

The Quota Share Retro Squad is a mid-size international team that's always working to find new ways to solve challenges. Our team is a part of Finance IT Division of Swiss Re.

The Product Owner is based in Bratislava and leads a team that develops and runs the next generation of finance business applications for Swiss Re.

The team builds on a lakehouse architecture using Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory and Azure Data Lake (Delta Lake) with Python being the main programming language and PySpark is used for large scale data engineering.

Zamestnanecké výhody, benefity:
You can look forward to extra rewards and benefits including:
- Attractive performance-based bonus
- Ultra flexible working time in hybrid setup, allowing you to work also from home
- Modern office spaces in attractive location
- 5 additional days of holiday
- Lunch allowance fully paid by Swiss Re
- Referral bonus
- Pension & risk insurance contribution
- Sick days and sick leave support
- Public transport benefit
- Multisport card

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Požiadavky na zamestnanca:
You're a problem-solver at heart with a passion for data engineering and software development. You thrive in collaborative environments where you can apply your technical expertise to create impactful solutions. You're detail-oriented yet can see the big picture, allowing you to design systems that meet both immediate needs and long-term goals.

We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant quantitative field (Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or equivalent).
• 8+ years of experience designing and implementing reliable, scalable software through the full development lifecycle using modern IDEs, code management, and automation tools.
• Strong proficiency in Python, PySpark, and SQL.
• Extensive experience with Spark-based data lake technologies, including Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Data Lake.
• Successfully delivered back-end business applications in an enterprise environment.
• Expertise working with relational databases such as Oracle and Postgres.
• Experience with integration technologies like REST and SOAP APIs.
• Strong understanding of software engineering techniques and commitment to quality and timely delivery.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate technical topics to non-technical audiences.
• A desire to continuously upskill and stay relevant with emerging technologies.

These are additional nice to haves:

• Experience with test-driven development practices.
• Knowledge of financial or accounting systems.
• Cloud platform experience beyond Azure.
• Experience working in international teams.