Summary: Seeking a Chief Python Data Engineer to strategically guide Python web services and data platforms on Microsoft Azure, focusing on FastAPI, CI/CD, IaC, and modern data designs. Highlights: 1. Define strategy for Python web services and data platforms on Azure 2. Lead modernization of data lake and schema designs 3. Champion AI-driven development with GitHub Copilot and Claude Code We are seeking a Chief Python Data Engineer to define strategy for Python web services and data platforms running on Microsoft Azure. You will guide FastAPI APIs, background processing, CI/CD with GitHub Actions, and IaC via Bicep, AWS CDK, or Terraform while modernizing lake and schema designs; apply today **Responsibilities** * Oversee and improve Python backend services and background tasks built with FastAPI * Optimize data processing pipelines using Pandas, Polars, openpyxl, and DuckDB * Design and enhance data architectures spanning data lakes, medallion layers, and star schemas * Scale CI/CD delivery workflows with GitHub Actions or equivalent automation * Run deployments and operational monitoring on Azure with Container Apps, Azure Storage, Service Bus, and SignalR * Define and apply infrastructure\-as\-code using Bicep, AWS CDK, or Terraform * Champion GitHub Copilot and Claude Code to streamline engineering execution across teams * Coordinate cross\-functional delivery to ensure systems meet scalability, reliability, and performance goals * Solve complex engineering and architectural problems while aligning to standards and industry trends * Guide monitoring systems and ensure rapid resolution of key production issues to sustain resilience **Requirements** * Extensive Python expertise (7\+ years) delivering web services and background processes with FastAPI * Relevant leadership experience of 2\+ years in engineering or architecture roles * Advanced skills with Pandas, Polars, openpyxl, and DuckDB for processing and analysis * Deep proficiency in data architecture patterns such as data lakes, medallion layers, and star schemas * Extensive experience scaling CI/CD practices using GitHub Actions or comparable tools * Proven hands\-on work with Azure Container Apps, Azure Storage, Azure Service Bus, and Azure SignalR * In\-depth understanding of IaC, with advanced implementations using Bicep, AWS CDK, or Terraform * Demonstrated capability leveraging GitHub Copilot and Claude Code to accelerate development * Fluent English skills at a C1 level (Advanced) to collaborate effectively across a multilingual environment **Nice to have** * Hands\-on use of Airflow, dbt, and Streamlit for orchestration and transformations * Understanding of distributed processing, async workflows, and enterprise messaging patterns * Experience with Snowflake streams, tasks, pipes, stored procedures, and time travel scenarios * Ability to support legacy .NET Core front\-end solutions through .NET web development * Familiarity with Angular or Next.js for web development