Principal Python Developer - AWS & Data Architecture

Description : Principal Python Developer - AWS & Data Architecture

Work Level : Senior Leadership

Experience : 12+ years

Industry Type : IT Services & Consulting

About the Role :

We are seeking a visionary Senior Leadership professional to take on the role of Principal Python Developer within our IT Services & Consulting organization.

This position requires a rare blend of deep, hands-on technical mastery in Python, PySpark, and AWS with proven Strategic Thinking and leadership capabilities.

You will be responsible for defining the technical roadmap, leading complex data and application development initiatives, and providing technical guidance at an architectural level, while serving as a core Team Player and mentor.

Key Responsibilities :

• Strategic Technical Leadership : Apply Strategic Thinking to define the technical direction, architecture blueprints, and engineering best practices for Python-based backend and data processing platforms on AWS across multiple client engagements.
• Full Stack & Backend Mastery : Maintain strong hands-on experience and provide technical oversight in Python for developing highly scalable and robust backend applications and services.
• Data Engineering & PySpark : Drive and implement large-scale data processing solutions using PySpark for critical data transformation, ETL / ELT pipelines, and advanced analytics on cloud-native data lakes and warehouses.
• API Architecture & Design : Lead the architectural design and full lifecycle development of secure, high-performance REST APIs, ensuring compliance with modern architectural standards and client requirements.
• Cloud Integration & AWS : Leverage good knowledge of AWS services (e.g., S3, EC2, Lambda, EMR, Glue) to design, deploy, and manage highly available, production-ready applications and data services.
• Team & Culture : Act as a core Team Player who fosters technical collaboration, provides mentorship to senior team members, and instills a culture of technical excellence and accountability within the consulting practice.
• Consulting & Client Engagement : Translate complex business objectives and client requirements into clear, executable technical specifications, providing high-level technical consultation to clients.

Required Skill Set (Mandatory Skills) :

Preferred Skills :

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