Summary: Seeking an accomplished Chief Python Data Engineer to strategically design, implement, and manage advanced data solutions, shaping innovative projects and driving collaboration to establish resilient data ecosystems. Highlights: 1. Guide strategic design and implementation of advanced data solutions 2. Shape innovative projects and drive cross-team collaboration 3. Direct conceptualization and enhancement of sophisticated data architectures We are looking for an accomplished **Chief Python Data Engineer** to guide the strategic design, implementation, and management of advanced data solutions. You will shape innovative projects, applying cutting\-edge tools and driving collaboration across teams to establish resilient data ecosystems that align with organizational goals. **Responsibilities** * Supervise, refine, and uphold backend services and background tasks in Python using frameworks such as FastAPI * Strategize and optimize data processing operations utilizing Pandas, Polars, openpyxl, and DuckDB * Direct the conceptualization and enhancement of sophisticated data architectures, including data lakes, medallion layers, and star schemas * Establish and scale robust CI/CD frameworks using GitHub Actions or equivalent technologies * Manage the rollout and monitoring of scalable solutions on Azure, leveraging Container Apps, Azure Storage, Service Bus, and SignalR * Define and implement infrastructure provisioning using tools like Bicep, AWS CDK, or Terraform * Advance the adoption of GitHub Copilot and Claude Code to improve development efficiency across teams * Coordinate cross\-functional collaboration to ensure system performance, scalability, and reliability * Address high\-level engineering and architectural challenges, aligning solutions with organizational standards and trends * Direct monitoring systems and ensure timely resolution of key issues to preserve system robustness **Requirements** * Extensive Python expertise (7\+ years) in developing web services and managing background processes with FastAPI * At least 2 years of relevant leadership experience in engineering or architecture roles * Advanced knowledge of libraries and tools such as Pandas, Polars, openpyxl, and DuckDB * Proficiency in designing and implementing complex data architectures like medallion layers, data lakes, and star schemas * Extensive experience in scaling CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions or similar tools * Proven expertise with Azure services like Container Apps, Service Bus, SignalR, and Azure Storage * In\-depth understanding of infrastructure\-as\-code tools, with advanced project delivery using Bicep, AWS CDK, or Terraform * Demonstrated capability to utilize GitHub Copilot and Claude Code to enhance software development workflows * Fluent English skills at a C1 level for seamless communication across a multilingual environment **Nice to have** * Expertise in advanced orchestration and transformation tools such as Airflow, dbt, and Streamlit * Knowledge of distributed processing, asynchronous workflows, and enterprise messaging patterns * Proficiency in Snowflake, including streams, tasks, pipes, stored procedures, and time travel use cases * Competency in .NET web development for legacy front\-end solutions built in .NET Core * Skills in web development using frameworks like Angular or Next.js