Senior Data Engineer (Python / Apache Spark / Azure) @ Square One Resources
Square One Resources Senior Data Engineer (Python / Apache Spark / Azure) @ Square One Resources
Summary
A recruiter (Square One Resources) is hiring a Senior Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize scalable Apache Spark applications on Azure (Databricks, Synapse/Fabric) using Python, Pandas/Polars, Parquet, and Delta Tables. The team builds enterprise tech and AI-driven tools that support tax service delivery, with duties including code reviews, performance tuning, documentation, and client com
Our 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
- 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