Position: Senior Python Developer
Company: Nortal
Category: Python
Experience required: 5y
English level: upper
Published: 2023-07-01T00:00:00+03:00

**About the vacancy**

Nortal is on the hunt for a skilled Python Developer to join the project team of our client — the international mining industry giant! The company is re-imagining and digitalizing the mining process, using the latest and most innovative IT technologies, to create sustainable value across an integrated value chain. 

**About our client**

Our client is a global mining company with a world-class portfolio of products that are used by a billion consumers every day. Our client relies on data and cutting-edge data science to enhance their operations. They also use advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence to optimize their processes.

**About the project**

You will work on the development of the unique backend service for storage, search, visualization and processing of petabytes of images. Working with state-of-the-art open-source technologies, our client is providing users with a single place to access satellite images, hyperspectral images, geophysical images and more. They provide robust APIs to other client’s teams, allowing them to search image metadata in our catalog, visualize the images on-the-fly, and efficiently process large volumes of data in parallel. 

**Requirements**

•	5+ years of experience 
•	Skilled in Python: FastAPI / Flask or comparable framework, data engineering: PySpark preferably on Databricks, data intense platforms and architecture, сloud native applications ideally on Azure
•	Expertise in REST API development, consumption, AuthN, AuthZ 
•	Hands-on experience in cloud services 
•	Ready for domestic and international business trips 
•	Good command of English 

**Nice to have **
•	Experience with Cloud native geospatial (e.g. COGs, STAC, Xarray, Dask, Zarr)  
•	Experience with Python Data Science technology (e.g. Numpy)  
•	Geospatial background/experience 


**Your mission**

Working as a Python Developer you will contribute to the development of robust APIs for viewing and accessing image data:
•	Modifying and extending open-source projects as well as developing new APIs from scratch
•	Ensuring clean design, secure authentication and high performance
•	You will work alongside the rest of the team to create cloud infrastructure in Microsoft Azure and deploy these APIs for use by other teams.
•	Working with project technical lead to develop and refine architecture against end-user requirements 
•	Providing documentation and end user support/refinement of ecosystem 
•	Collaborating with other teams where necessary to deliver business value
•	You will monitor, review, and continually improve performance 

**Nortal offers** 

•	Family-like environment and personal attention to each specialist
•	Direct cooperation with European and USA clients and their innovative products
•	Competitive salary and regular reviews
•	The work-life balance you deserve: 24 working days of paid vacations
•	Educational reimbursement, funded language classes, certifications
•	“Benefit Cafe with various categories like sport, leisure, books, fuel, etc.
•	Health care: 10 paid sick leaves, on-demand medical insurance, Covid tests, vaccinations
•	Cozy workplace, commute compensations, and WFH opportunities
•	Exciting events and lovely gifts for your family