Senior Backend / Data Engineer (Python/Django)

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Responsibilities

• ▹Design and develop scalable data ingestion pipelines for file-based and API data sources using Python
• ▹Build and maintain backend components responsible for data processing, validation and integration
• ▹Design and develop REST APIs using Python and Django
• ▹Implement robust data quality, validation and error-handling mechanisms
• ▹Design and maintain data models and work with modern cloud data platforms and warehouses
• ▹Develop and maintain automated data-quality tests
• ▹Work with cloud services and workflow orchestration tools such as Airflow
• ▹Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and application environment configuration
• ▹Ensure solutions are reliable, maintainable, scalable and production-ready
• ▹Write and maintain technical documentation and operational runbooks
• ▹Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to translate business and technical requirements into effective solutions
• ▹Use AI-assisted development tools and workflows as part of day-to-day software delivery

Requirements

• ▹At least 4 years of commercial experience in Backend Engineering, Data Engineering or building production data-intensive systems
• ▹Strong programming skills in Python, including clean code and solid software engineering practices
• ▹Hands-on commercial experience with Django and building REST APIs
• ▹Experience designing and developing data ingestion / ETL or ELT pipelines from file-based and API sources
• ▹Experience with modern cloud data platforms or warehouses, such as Snowflake or Databricks
• ▹Working knowledge of at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure or GCP)
• ▹Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Airflow or equivalent
• ▹Strong understanding of data validation, data quality and error-handling design
• ▹Experience working with CI/CD and production environments
• ▹Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical deliverables
• ▹Experience using AI coding assistants or AI-supported development workflows
• ▹Excellent communication skills and the ability to clearly document technical decisions
• ▹Fluent English (at least C1 level)

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹A supportive team of passionate AI and Big Data enthusiasts
• ▹International projects with top-tier global enterprises and cutting-edge startups
• ▹Flexible work arrangements: remote or modern offices and coworking spaces
• ▹Career development paths, knowledge-sharing initiatives, language classes and sponsored training and conferences
• ▹Partnerships with Databricks and Anthropic giving access to training materials and certification programs
• ▹Team-building events and an integration budget
• ▹Celebration of work anniversaries, birthdays and milestones
• ▹Medical and sports packages, eye care and well-being support including psychotherapy and coaching
• ▹Full work equipment, including a laptop
• ▹Support for speaking at conferences, writing for the blog and participating in meetups
• ▹Smooth onboarding with a dedicated buddy

About the company

Addepto is a leading AI consulting and data engineering company building scalable, ROI-focused AI solutions for large enterprises and startups (e.g. Rolls Royce, Continental, Porsche, ABB, WGU). It has its own product, ContextClue, and is part of the KMS Technology group.