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.

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:

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

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

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

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

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

• You will play a key role in ensuring seamless application deployments and optimizing our infrastructure.

• You will participate and help refine our Agile processes, promoting team synergy and efficiency.

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, free Cousera access from the first day on as well as an additional 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 regular team events as well as our global company parties twice a year.

• Let’s think outside of the box: There are challenges and enough space for creativity and taking ownership.

Does this sound like a good next step in your geospatial career? If so, we look forward to receiving your application in English.

Our culture is one of belonging, where everyone feels welcome and where differences are celebrated. We seek to recruit the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background and/or belief—and strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. We also value more than the skills and experiences outlined in this job description. Even if you think you only fill 60% of the requirements for this role - we would still like to consider your application.