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Python Developer – Data Engineering & Migration (5 months Contract)
CLIENT SUMMARY
Our client is a global advanced analytics and AI consulting firm that helps Fortune 1000 enterprises make smarter, data-driven decisions.
With operations in the U.S., India, and other international markets, they combine deep industry knowledge with state-of-the-art AI/ML capabilities to drive business transformation at scale.
This is a
contract role for 5–6 months , focused on delivering production-grade Python solutions for enterprise data migration projects.
Overview
We are seeking an experienced
Python Developer
with strong expertise in
data engineering ,
cloud migration , and
production-grade software practices .
This role will involve building robust, maintainable, and scalable data pipelines, with hands-on contributions to critical migration and transformation projects.
Responsibilities
Design and implement Python-based data pipelines for large-scale
relational database migrations
to cloud-native data platforms
Write clean, modular, and efficient
production-grade Python code
using best practices (Separation of Concerns, reusability, readability, testing)
Perform
unit testing, reconciliation , and data quality checks within the migration pipeline
Optimize data workflows and SQL queries for performance and scalability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions
Support
CI/CD workflows
and infrastructure automation for deployment and testing
Document solutions clearly for handover, audit, and maintenance purposes
Requirements
5–10 years of overall software development or data engineering experience
Proven track record of writing scalable, modular, and testable
Python code in production environments
Experience with
data warehouse implementations ,
data migrations , and cloud-first architectures
Solid understanding of
ETL frameworks ,
data reconciliation , and
unit testing
Strong SQL skills including performance tuning, joins, and transformations
Hands-on experience with
PySpark
and handling large datasets efficiently
Familiarity with containerization, CI/CD pipelines , and automated testing workflows
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to communicate technical solutions clearly
Tools & Technologies
Python Development (Production-Grade)
Python 3.x
SQLAlchemy
(optional ORM usage)
Pydantic
or similar for data validation
Testing & Quality
pytest – Unit and integration testing
mypy – Static type checking
coverage.py – Code coverage tracking
Strong
SQL
(query optimization, data modeling)
Cloud-native platforms:
AWS (S3, RDS, Glue, Lambda)
or
Databricks ,
Snowflake
ETL scripting and pipeline development using Python
DevOps & Deployment
Docker
– Containerization of Python applications
Terraform
or
AWS CloudFormation
– Infrastructure as code
CI/CD
– GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar
Logging and monitoring tools (e.g.,
Loguru ,
Sentry ,
Prometheus )
Good to Have
Experience with cloud data platforms like
AWS Glue ,
Databricks , or
Snowflake
Familiarity with
Master Data Management (MDM)
practices
Exposure to REST API integrations and working in a microservices environment
Experience working in Agile teams with tools like
Jira ,
Confluence ,
Git
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Information Technology, Consulting, and Engineering
Industries: Software Development, IT Services and IT Consulting, and IT System Custom Software Development
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