Swiss Re

Senior Python Engineer – Technical Lead

Swiss Re

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: BratislavaSlovakia

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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

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

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