Senior Python Engineer (m/f/x)

UP42 was founded in 2019 with a clear purpose: to provide quick and easy access to geospatial data and analytics. The developer-first platform grants access to the world’s leading providers of optical, radar, elevation, and aerial data, all in one place, and offers flexible APIs and a Python SDK to help build and scale solutions. Users can search the catalog for existing imagery, or task a satellite to capture a desired area. Whatever the use case, UP42 is the one-stop-shop for all geospatial data needs. Late 2024, UP42 is being acquired by the Neo Space Group.

We are looking for a Senior Python Engineer (m/f/x) to join our motivated team. The new team member will be a part of our Data Integration team and take part developing the reliable and scalable data pipelines integrating and transforming partner data into the UP42 ecosystem. If you're a passionate developer with experience in Python, this is an exceptional opportunity to join a motivated team driving technological excellence.

What you will do:

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, secure, and reliable code, primarily in Python, with opportunities to work with other languages as needed.

• Design and integrate new data providers, implementing mechanisms for data standardization, meta-data extraction, and automated pre-processing at scale.

• Work closely with product managers, platform backend engineers, UX, and front-end development teams to bring projects to life. 

• Contribute to continuous delivery and test-driven development ensuring code quality, organization, and automation as core principles within our development processes.

• Influence engineering best practices, refine processes, and foster a collaborative learning environment through mentoring and pairing with fellow engineers.

• Play a key role in ensuring seamless application deployments and optimizing our infrastructure.

• Participate and help refine our Agile processes, promoting team synergy and efficiency.

Requirements

Here is a good summary of what we are looking for:

• You bring several years of experience in software design, backend development, and ETL pipeline development using Python, within a company or organizational setting.

• You have strong knowledge of designing and building public API solutions.

• You have a proven track record of delivering high-availability architectures, including load balancing, fault-tolerance, and cloud computing with experience in infrastructure as code, configuration management systems.

• You’re skilled in designing, deploying, and maintaining cloud-based environments, particularly on Google Cloud Platform.

• You thrive in collaborative environments, always seeking to improve how we work together.

• You are comfortable and effective in both asynchronous and online collaboration methods, showcasing your adaptability in hybrid work environments.

• Last but not least, you are fully business fluent in English, enabling you to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
  

Bonus points if you bring:

• Experience working in an Agile environment.

• Familiarity with Kubernetes.

• Exposure to the geospatial industry.

Let us tell you why UP42 is a good choice:

• Let’s disrupt the industry: You get the chance to shape the state-of-the-art geospatial data & processing platform and create a completely new planetary perspective

• Let’s stay flexible: We practice a hybrid working model - you can choose when to work from the comfort of your home or join your colleagues in our modern office in the heart of Kreuzberg, or even from a global place of your choice up to 90 days per year

• Let’s win as a team: We’re an inspiring international team working in a fun and productive environment

• Let’s be fair: We offer a competitive salary package and other perks such as well-being initiatives, sponsored fitness subscriptions, educational budget for your personal development and public transportation discount - just to name a few

• Let’s enjoy the good side of life: Gather in re