Python Engineer

Job Description

About Propel At Propel, we don't just build software — we build future-ready, human-centered digital platforms that drive business transformation. We are a design-led technology firm committed to solving complex problems with elegant, scalable solutions. Join a workplace where your ideas matter, your expertise is valued, and your growth is championed.

About The Role As a Python Data Engineer on our team, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines, data processing systems, and backend services. You will work closely with engineering, analytics, and product teams to deliver reliable, high-quality data solutions that support reporting, automation, and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines using Python.
• Build and maintain backend services and background jobs using modern Python frameworks such as FastAPI.
• Perform data processing, transformation, and reporting using libraries like Pandas, Polars, DuckDB, and openpyxl.
• Design and implement scalable data architectures including data lakes, medallion architecture, and star schemas.
• Develop, test, and deploy data workflows using orchestration tools such as Airflow.
• Collaborate with teams to implement CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
• Develop and deploy solutions on Microsoft Azure using services such as Container Apps, Azure Storage, Service Bus, and SignalR.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Bicep; collaborate with teams using Terraform or AWS CDK where applicable.
• Follow spec-driven development practices and leverage AI-assisted development tools.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and production support activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency and reliability of data solutions.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• Strong Python Experience (web services, background jobs; we use FastAPI)
• Data processing and reporting using Python (Pandas, Polars, openpyxl and DuckDB are used; Airflow, dbt, streamlit experience is nice to have)
• Experience with data pipeline design (data lake, medallion architecture, star schema) Experience with CI/CD (GitHub Actions is used) Azure development experience (Container Apps, Azure Storage, Service Bus, SignalR)
• Experience with IaC automation (Bicep@Azure is used; AWS CDK, Terraform experience is transferrable)
• Spec-Driven Development with AI (GitHub Copilot and Claude Code are used)

Preferred

• Distributed Processing, async workflows, enterprise messaging patterns Snowflake (stored procedures, streams, tasks, pipes, time travel).
• Experience with .NET web development (part of the legacy frontend is implemented in .NET Core)
• Web development and angular or nextjs

What We Offer A Purpose-Driven Mission

We believe in using technology as a force for good—designing scalable, data-driven systems that enable smarter decisions and meaningful impact across industries. Empowered & Inclusive Culture

Our open and collaborative culture ensures your ideas matter. You’ll have the autonomy to design solutions while working closely with highly skilled teams. Learning & Growth at the Core

From mentorship and certifications to hands-on exposure to modern data platforms, we invest deeply in your professional growth. Innovation with Impact

You’ll work on modern data platforms and cloud-native architectures, helping clients unlock insights through automation, analytics, and intelligent systems. Well-being Matters

We prioritize work-life harmony, psychological safety, and policies that support your mental, physical, and professional well-being. Others

• Common application/ web security and OWASP vulnerabilities
• Encryption algorithms to protect sensitive information
• PII, PCI, HIPPA, and GDPR compliance and how to implement
• Finding the vulnerabilities of the third-party components/ libraries
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