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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Specialist - Data Engineering - **Company:** LTM Inc - **Location:** Irving, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Business Analytics Applications, Unit Testing, Software Quality, Code Review, Information Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Data Processing, Apache Spark, Data Analytics, Integration Frameworks, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/senior-specialist-data-engineering-irving-tx-usa-58819669 ## About the Role Experteer Overview Senior Python Developer with 7-11 years of experience in designing and optimizing data-driven solutions using Python and Spark. You will lead the development and deployment of data applications and scalable pipelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate with existing data infrastructure. You will focus on code quality, testing, and performance optimization while addressing data-related issues and driving automation. This is an opportunity to shape data processing capabilities and mentor others in a data-centric organization. Compensation / Benefits * Lead the development and deployment of Python data applications and tools * Mentor junior developers to improve Python coding and data handling skills * Participate in requirement analysis and provide technical input for planning * Develop and enforce coding standards for Python projects * Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to align data requirements * Manage version control and coordinate integration and delivery of Python solutions * Drive continuous improvement to optimize data processing and automation workflows Tasks * 7-11 years of experience in Python * Mandatory Spark experience (Python with Spark) * Design, develop, and optimize data processing and analytics applications * Experience with scalable data pipelines and data workflows * Strong focus on code quality, testing (unit tests) and code reviews * Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders * Troubleshoot data-related issues and optimize performance * Awareness of emerging Python technologies and data processing frameworks Key requirements * ## Description Experteer Overview Senior Python Developer with 7-11 years of experience in designing and optimizing data-driven solutions using Python and Spark. You will lead the development and deployment of data applications and scalable pipelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate with existing data infrastructure. You will focus on code quality, testing, and performance optimization while addressing data-related issues and driving automation. This is an opportunity to shape data processing capabilities and mentor others in a data-centric organization. Compensation / Benefits * Lead the development and deployment of Python data applications and tools * Mentor junior developers to improve Python coding and data handling skills * Participate in requirement analysis and provide technical input for planning * Develop and enforce coding standards for Python projects * Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to align data requirements * Manage version control and coordinate integration and delivery of Python solutions * Drive continuous improvement to optimize data processing and automation workflows Tasks * 7-11 years of experience in Python * Mandatory Spark experience (Python with Spark) * Design, develop, and optimize data processing and analytics applications * Experience with scalable data pipelines and data workflows * Strong focus on code quality, testing (unit tests) and code reviews * Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders * Troubleshoot data-related issues and optimize performance * Awareness of emerging Python technologies and data processing frameworks Key requirements * ## Related Videos - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt) - [Are you still programming unit tests or already generating?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/722-are-you-still-programming-unit-tests-or-already-generating) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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