Python BackendDeveloper

Job Title: Python Backend Developer
Location: McLean, VA | Hybrid
5 months

Job Description:

Client is seeking a Python Backend Developer to support a team working on voice biometrics and real-time voice data systems.

The team maintains backend systems that support voice-data processing and works with existing data pipelines and models. The project currently involves ingesting historical voice data and converting it into the client's ecosystem, with a focus on improving automation around this process and maintaining platform stability.

The role will primarily focus on Python-based ETL/data pipeline development, with some potential API/backend development.

Tech Stack

• Python
• PySpark
• AWS
• AWS Glue
• Spark
• Snowflake
• SQL
• Asyncio - preferred/plus
• API/backend development

Responsibilities

• Develop and support Python-based ETL pipelines.
• Set up and maintain infrastructure around existing data pipelines.
• Support the ingestion and conversion of historical voice data into the client's ecosystem.
• Identify and implement opportunities to automate existing data conversion processes.
• Help maintain the stability of backend systems supporting the voice-data platform.
• Support enhancements and new features for the existing systems.
• Work with technologies including PySpark, AWS Glue, Spark, and Python.
• Perform data-related work using existing models and pipelines rather than developing the underlying data models.
• Potentially contribute to API/backend development using Python.
• Support planned technical and network upgrades affecting the platform.
• Work independently, manage assigned work, communicate effectively with the team, and raise risks or issues when they arise.