Python Software Engineer - Component Development

Become a Python Software Engineer in Prague!

Are you experienced in Python development?

Our client is seeking a Component Developer. In this role you will work in a fast-paced team within a modified Agile environment. As a Component Developer, you will build components that allow client´s customers to create sophisticated data systems. You will encounter the following technologies: utilizing GCP, AWS, and Azure, with all components built using Docker.

About the Project

You will be part of a team that builds components into our client's data system for their clients

These components include extractors, writers, and other applications that connect to systems like ERPs and CRMs

Your Responsibilities

• Develop components to be used by company´s customers.
• Work in a component team responsible for maintaining the most widely used components in our platform.
• Manage and maintain various transformation components that manipulate data using user-written SQL or Python scripts.
• Create custom integrations, scrape data from various sources, and learn about different systems to find ways to connect to them using APIs.
• Build Python tools that benefit the community and contribute to the improvement of the company´s ecosystem.
• Develop tools to support component creation and maintenance, such as Component Generator for creating Docker component skeletons, and tools for functional testing.
• Collaborate with teams on technical issues, including software system design and maintenance.

What We Need From You

• At least 2 years of professional experience in Python development, including writing Dockerfiles and following best practices.
• Familiarity with Python or a desire to learn it further, with experience in other programming languages.
• Experience transitioning from scripting to object-oriented programming.
• Basic awareness of database systems.
• Curiosity about large-scale data processing and various use cases (e.g., IoT, Open Data).
• Strong interest in data engineering and data-related topics

Additional Requirements:

• Interest in learning new technologies, continuous skill improvement, and adaptation to new challenges.
• A passion for personal growth and development within your role and the company.
• Technical savy with a focus on building and supporting customer relationships.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively with colleagues from different backgrounds.

Technologies You'll Use

• Basic knowledge of web services and communication protocols like APIs and HTTP.
• Understanding of (semi-structured) data formats like JSON and XML.
• Familiarity with UNIX-based systems.
• Knowledge of OS-level virtualization and containers (Docker) or interest in micro-service architecture.
• Ability to work independently with self-management and self-discipline.
• Strong problem-solving and consultative skills.
• Capacity to ask for advice, find compromises, and seek help when needed.
• Ability to complete tasks to a high standard, with patience, attention to detail, and the capacity to identify and solve problems.
• Proficiency with Google products, Slack, Jira, Confluence, GitHub, etc.

Language Requirements

• Czech
• English

What We Offer

The background of a big company with the soul of a Startup : Principal engineering s.r.o. 

We are interested in long-term cooperation

We want to get to know you as well as possible and work with you individually

We offer you development, not only through the project, but also through training events, meetups

Our IT courses with discounts.

The possibility of ordering a Multisport card

Car sharing

Possibility of renting work equipment - laptop, mobile phone

A little bit more about the opportunity:

• Autonomy within your position. Keboola is focused on outcomes, not micromanaging everything that you do.
• Work with great brands both locally and worldwide.
• Work with new industry-leading data technologies.
• Work life balance being part of DNA.
• Career development - there are many traits for a component team person - core company´s platform tech team, consulting and other “departments” are always open for internal hires.

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