Senior back-end developer

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Back-End Developer to join our Impact Platform team. The role requires expertise in API and ETL development, AWS cloud technologies, and data-driven programming. You will work on complex projects, develop scalable solutions, and collaborate with global teams to deliver cutting-edge applications and features.

Key Responsibilities Manage development projects and processes Develop in data-driven programming languages such as Python and big data pipelines (ETL, SQL, Spark) Develop APIs that trigger system-wide effects for BMW systems Apply best practices in software development tools and techniques Assist business teams with POCs and business value calculations from a developer perspective Collaborate with global partners (including Munich) on application and feature development Conduct system testing, parallel runs, and system implementation Participate in system audits and quality assurance Propose, review, and present system design solutions to IT Project Managers, leaders, or system owners Develop solutions aligned with quality and delivery requirements Prepare system/technical documentation according to ISO standards Set up test cases, test processes, and test automation Execute tests, ensure quality of work, and report results in Xray Requirements Essential Skills & Requirements: Expertise in API and ETL development Proficient in Git development, branching strategies, and development approaches Experience in CI/CD pipeline development using Code Build and Git Hub Actions Strong knowledge of Test Driven Development (TDD), unit testing, functional testing, and code coverage Experience with test automation (e.g., Playwright) Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (Ia C) deployment experience Py Spark pipeline development Knowledge of structured and unstructured databases Experience using AWS S3 Storage with Iceberg Tables and AWS Data Pipelines Linux scripting and environment management Proficient in AWS development and programming languages (Python preferred, Java or SQL) Ability to perform additional responsibilities assigned under the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter Advantageous Skills Data and API mining Knowledge of security best practices Advanced system monitoring and alerting pipeline setup Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms Experience integrating multiple technologies Agile story and EPIC refinement and planning Solution architecture skills for business applications Experience with ODBC, file syncs, pre-commit hooks, coding standards (PEP8), and Git Hub Copilot Docker container creation and usage Familiarity with data streaming services such as Apache Kafka Coordination between development and support environments Risk identification and management Knowledge of Jira, Confluence, and Agile methodologies Data analysis and ITSM knowledge User support ticket management MS Teams and Microsoft Office suite proficiency Knowledge of Palantir Foundry and Frontend BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Qlikview) Qualifications & Experience Relevant IT or Engineering degree 3+ years’ experience in Python (decorators, advanced class manipulation, dependency injection) 3+ years’ experience in AWS (API Gateway, Lambda, Dynamo DB, Fargate, EMR, Glue, Athena, IAM) 3+ years’ software development experience 3+ years’ SQL experience (advantageous) AWS Certified Developer Associate or Solutions Architect (advantageous)