Python API Developer (PySpark/Azure)

Job Description

As Software Engineer (Python/ PySpark), your responsibilities include:

• Software & API Development – Develop scalable backend systems and integrate RESTful APIs for data ingestion and processing
• Data Analysis & ETL Pipelines – Work with PySpark, NumPy, Pandas/Polars, and Databricks to build and manage large-scale data pipelines
• Cloud Engineering – Leverage Azure services including Azure Functions, Azure SQL, ADLS (Azure Data Lake Storage), and Queue Storage
• Data Validation & Optimization – Ensure high-quality, efficient, and secure data pipelines that meet performance and scalability benchmarks
• Collaboration & Documentation – Partner with cross-functional teams and contribute to clear, maintainable documentation

Profile Requirements

For this position of Software Engineer (Python/ PySpark), we are looking for someone with:

Required Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in software development or data engineering
• Proficiency in Python with strong experience in PySpark
• Deep knowledge of Databricks and working with large datasets
• Experience with Azure cloud tools (Functions, ADLS, SQL, Queue Storage)
• Strong background in API design and integration
• Solid understanding of ETL concepts and cloud-based data processing
• Good communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Optional: SQL knowledge and experience with workflow orchestration tools

Benefits

For this position of Software Engineer (Python/ PySpark), we plan to offer you:

• Starting Gross Monthly Salary = Negotiable Depending on Your Skills and Experience
• Other Ad-Hoc Bonuses (per company internal policy)
• 100% Petty Cash Reimbursements
• 30-40 Days Paid Absence
• 500+ Lifelong Learning Courses (and new on Demand)
• Corporate Laptop
• 100% Flexible Working Hours on Project Demand
• Work & Travel Opportunities in EU and Canada

Adastra APAM Culture Manifesto

Servant Leadership

Managers are servants to employees. Managers are elected to make sure that employees have all the processes, resources, and information they need to provide services to clients in an efficient manner. Any manager up to the CEO is visible and reachable for a chat regardless their title. Decisions are taken with a consent in an agile manner and executed efficiently in no overdue time. We accept that wrong decisions happen and we appreciate the learning before we adjust the process for a continuous improvement. Employees serve clients. Employees listen attentively to client needs and collaborate internally as a team to cater to them. Managers and employees work together to get things done and are accountable to each other. Corporate KPIs are transparently reviewed on monthly company events with all employees.

Performance Driven Compensation

We recognize and accept that some of us are more ambitious, more gifted, or more hard-working. We also recognize that some of us look for a stable income and lesser hassle at a different stage of their careers. There is a place for everyone, we embrace and need this diversity. Grades in our company are not based on number of years of experience, they are value driven based on everyone’s ability to deliver independently their work to clients and/or lead others. There is no “annual indexation” of salaries, you may be upgraded several times within the year, or none, based on your own pace of progress, ambitions, relevant skillset and recognition by clients.

Work-Life Integration

Global Diversity

Adastra is an international organization. We hire globally and our biggest partners and clients are in Europe, North America and Australia. We work on teams with individuals from different culture, ethnicity, sexual preference, political views or religion. We have zero tolerance to anyone who doesn’t pay respect to others or is abusive in any way. We speak different languages to one another, but we speak English when we are together or with clients. Our company is a safe space where communication is encouraged but boundaries regarding sensitive topics are respected. We accept and converge together to serve our teams and clients and ultimately have good time at work.

Lifelong Learning

On annual average we invest 25% of our working hours to personal development and upskilling outside project work, regardless of seniority or role. We feature hundreds of courses on our Training Repo, and we continue to actively purchase or tailor hands-on content. We certify people on our expense. We like to say we are technology agnostic; we learn the principles of data management and we apply it on different use cases and different technology stacks. We believe that the juniors today are the seniors tomorrow, we treat everyone with respect and mentor them into the roles they deserve. We encourage seniors to give back to the IT community through leadership and mentorship. On your last day with us we may give you an open-dated job offer so that you feel welcome to return home as others did before you.

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