Job Title: Senior Software Engineer
Role Description We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a strong focus on developing production-grade software, extensive experience with Azure services, and proficiency in Python, PySpark. As a team lead, you will manage a team of 3 engineers and collaborate with a third-party vendor to deliver robust, scalable solutions.
Role Responsibilities: Development: Lead the design and development of high-quality, production-grade software solutions using Java, Python, and PySpark. Ensure code is optimized, scalable, and maintainable.Azure Expertise: Leverage Azure services extensively, particularly Azure Storage, for scalable cloud solutions. Ensure flawless integration with AWS S3 and implement secure data encryption/decryption practices.Python Implementation: Utilize Python, PySpark for processing large datasets and integrating with cloud-based data solutions.Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of 3 engineers, fostering best practices in software development and code quality.Vendor Teamwork: Work closely with third-party vendors to integrate their solutions, ensuring they meet our high standards for production environments.Workflow Automation: Utilize Airflow to automate and optimize workflows, ensuring efficient and reliable operations.Required: 6-10 years of experience in software development with a focus on production-grade code.Proficiency in Java, Python, and PySpark; experience with C++ is a plus.Deep expertise in Azure services, including Azure Storage, and familiarity with AWS S3.Strong understanding of data security, including encryption/decryption.Proven leadership skills with experience managing teams and collaborating with third-party vendors.
Soft Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Education: A bachelor's degree in engineering, particularly in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, is highly desirable.
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Country: United Kingdom
Why join Kantar? We pride ourselves on understanding people, and what makes us think and act the way we do. And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We're dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers, and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you're not an exact match, we'd love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.
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