
Senior Python Engineer – Technical Lead
Swiss Re
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Bratislava • Slovakia
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Salary
💰 €3,800 - €6,300 per month
Job Level
About the role
- Design and develop data transformation services and data flows using Python and PySpark, providing technical leadership while 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
- Drive 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
- Guide and mentor through 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
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 with the ability to guide others
- 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
Benefits
- Attractive performance-based variable compensation
- Global and location specific benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
PythonPySparkSQLSpark-based data lake technologiesAzure DatabricksAzure Data FactoryAzure Data LakeREST APIsSOAP APIsrelational databases
Soft skills
technical leadershipcommunication skillsmentoringcollaborationproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillstime managementpresentation skillsstakeholder managementteamwork
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree