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Description

Senior Data Engineer / Django Backend Lead Developer

Location: New Jersey (Local Candidates Only)

Employment Type: W2 Only

Summary

We are seeking a senior-level Data Engineer and Django Backend Lead Developer to build, manage, and optimize systems that gather, store, and process large volumes of data for analytics and business applications.

Data Engineering Responsibilities

Develop and maintain ETL pipelines.
Ensure data quality, integrity, and reliability across platforms.
Optimize data storage solutions and data processing workflows.

Data Engineering Skills

Strong experience with Python and SQL.
Experience with cloud-based data engineering tools such as AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory, and similar technologies.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Django Backend Lead Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in backend application development, cloud technologies, and large-scale data processing. This role includes leading technical projects, mentoring junior developers, and delivering high-quality, scalable solutions.

Backend Development Responsibilities

Lead the development of backend systems using Django.
Design and implement scalable, secure RESTful APIs.
Integrate Azure Cloud services for application deployment and management.
Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions.
Conduct code reviews and enforce development best practices.
Mentor and guide junior developers.
Optimize database performance and manage data storage solutions.
Ensure application performance, scalability, and security.
Participate in system architecture design and technical decision-making.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
10+ years of backend development experience.
10+ years of hands-on experience with Django.
Proven experience working with Azure Cloud services.
Demonstrated commitment, proactive mindset, and strong ownership in delivering results.
Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and web services.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Experience working within Agile development environments.
Experience with both SQL and NoSQL database technologies.

Core Technical Skills

Django
Python
Azure Cloud
Azure Databricks
Delta Lake
Delta Tables
PySpark
SQL Databases
NoSQL Databases
RESTful APIs
Git
Agile Methodologies

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About Company

For over two decades, Sharp Decisions has provided superior, award-winning service in strategic business and technology consulting services to government agencies at all levels, as well as domestic and global corporations. With subject matter expertise in Investment Banking, Finance, Healthcare, Media & Telecommunications, and Manufacturing, Sharp Decisions is well equipped to serve your needs.

Established in 1990 with headquarters in New York City, and locations in Princeton, Charlotte, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Europe and Canada, Sharp Decisions has been the technology backbone for a client portfolio that includes an array of well-known companies. As a Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise and approved vendor, Sharp Decisions offers a powerful, cost-effective advantage. We actively partner with other MBEs to add value and meet diversity program requirements.

Sharp Decisions is also committed to hiring and training post-9/11, tech-savvy U.S. armed forces veterans through our V.E.T.S.â„¢ (Vocation, Education and Training for Service members) Program, but we cannot do it alone. Companies like EmblemHealth, Freddie Mac and Experian have stepped up to bring aboard our highly qualified and skilled veterans. We need more companies like them to take a stand and bring our veterans aboard. Our clients have told us that our veterans are more effective than their college hires because two weeks on the job for them equates to 2-3 years of experience! Learn more at www.sharpdecisions.com/vetsprogram.

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