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# Python Lead Developer

- **Company:** SAE International
- **Location:** Irving, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Applications Architecture, Big Data, Code Generation, Software Quality, Code Review, Information Engineering, Data Systems, Software Debugging, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, Django Web Framework, Python (Programming Language), NoSQL, NumPy, SQL Databases, Parquet, Data Processing, Enterprise Software Applications, Data Ingestion, GitHub Copilot, Flask (Web Framework), Large Language Models, Apache Spark, Backend, Fastapi, Pandas, Pyspark, Dask, Restful APIs, GPT, Data Pipelines, Microservices
- **Published:** September 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us3de16c84f6d8e3ce2ff5437d7c42cc4c

## About the Role

* Python: 10+ years of advanced Python development experience
 * Problem Solving: Strong analytical and debugging skills with complex data scenarios
 * Data Processing Libraries: Proficiency with Polars, PyArray, Parquet, wheels, Pandas, NumPy, Apache Spark (PySpark), Dask, or similar frameworks
 * AI Tools: Experience using AI-powered development tools (GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, etc.) for code generation, debugging, and optimization

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## Description

* Experienced Python Lead with strong expertise in designing, developing, and delivering scalable enterprise applications and backend solutions using Python.
 * Skilled in leading technical teams, defining application architecture, conducting code reviews, and establishing development standards and best practices.
 * Strong experience with Django, Flask, Fast API, REST APIs, microservices, SQL/NoSQL databases, cloud platforms, and distributed systems., * Design, develop, and maintain Python-based data processing workflows and pipelines
 * Build scalable data ingestion and transformation systems
 * Troubleshoot and optimize data processing performance
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data solutions
 * Implement best practices for code quality, testing, and documentation
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