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# Python Lead

- **Company:** Prism, Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Code Generation, Software Quality, Code Review, Databases, Data Systems, Software Debugging, Programming Tools, Python (Programming Language), NumPy, Oracle (Applications), Query Optimization, SQL Databases, Parquet, Data Processing, Data Ingestion, GitHub Copilot, Apache Spark, Git, Pandas, Pyspark, Kubernetes, Dask, Apache Kafka, Stream Processing, GPT, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** September 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/299c4fa3-7e78-4da7-aa09-4145f82ad5de

## About the Role

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
Primary:
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
Secondary:
Apache Kafka: Experience with real-time data streaming and message processing
Oracle & SQL: Strong database skills with complex query optimization
Kubernetes: Container orchestration and deployment experience
Version Control: Git workflow and collaborative development practices

## Description

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
Mentor junior developers and participate in code reviews


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