Senior Python Developer & Data Engineer

Accenture; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care and lifeInsurance

MyBenefit platform access including a/

Multisport card

Employee referral program

Employee Assistance Program

Training package (soft, technical)

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a senior software and data engineer to design and implement cloud-based data solutions for Prime Brokerage. You will build ETL pipelines using Python and PySpark, collaborate with stakeholders, and contribute to Azure-based platforms including Databricks and ADLS. Strong Python and cloud experience are required.

You will work within a global team on advanced analytics and automation initiatives and participate in CI/CD and agile practices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software engineering and data engineering experience.
• Strong Python development experience with continuous hands-on use of Python and PySpark in the last 2-3 years.
• Experience with Java and/or C#.
• Hands-on experience designing and developing ETL and data processing solutions.
• Unix/Linux experience including shell operations and data analysis.
• Experience with Shell scripting, Autosys, and Oracle databases.
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD and modern software delivery practices.
• Strong understanding of SDLC within Agile delivery models.
• Experience with Azure services (ADLS, Azure Key Vault, Databricks).
• Professional communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop strategic cloud-based data solutions supporting counterparty risk and client margining in Prime Brokerage.
• Build and optimize ETL pipelines using Python and PySpark with a focus on data quality and reporting.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into deliverables using a growth-minded approach.
• Develop and support Azure-based data platforms leveraging Databricks, ADLS, and Azure Key Vault; explore cloud opportunities.

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments, and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth, and enhance citizen services. We offer solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X, and Accenture Song.

At the Data & Applied Intelligence hub, we work locally and globally with over 250 Poland-based specialists. Our expertise spans data architecture and sectoral specialization. We collaborate with technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Google, Oracle, and Snowflake to deliver modern data and analytics solutions. We provide comprehensive support from strategy definition to solution implementation and development across the Data & Analytics landscape.

THE WORK:

• Design and develop strategic cloud-based data solutions that support enhanced counterparty risk and client margining processes within the Prime Brokerage domain.


• Build and optimize ETL pipelines using Python and PySpark, demonstrating a commitment to constant progress and continuous learning while improving data quality, ingestion, and reporting capabilities.


• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into implementable deliverables, applying a forward-thinking and growth-driven approach to solution design.


• Develop and support Azure-based data platforms leveraging Databricks, ADLS, and Azure Key Vault, while being motivated to embrace new opportunities in cloud technologies and automation.


• Contribute to CI/CD initiatives, agile delivery practices, and operational excellence through GitLab, Unix environments, Shell scripting, and database technologies.

Flexible:

The work location for this role may include a mix of working remotely (most of the time), onsite at a client or in an Accenture office - depending on specific project circumstances. With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders, and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Work on a strategic data platform initiative supporting risk management transformation from T+2 to T+1 processing.


• Expand your expertise in cloud-native data engineering, advanced analytics, and large-scale distributed processing within an international environment.


• Gain exposure to modern Azure technologies, data platform architecture, and automation initiatives that support professional growth and ongoing improvement.


• Collaborate with experienced engineers, architects, and business stakeholders, receiving insights and feedback that help you evolve your skills.


• Contribute to a team environment that values knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous development.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• 10+ years of professional software engineering and data engineering experience.


• Strong Python development experience with continuous hands‑on use of Python and PySpark during the last 2-3 years.


• Previous development experience using Java and/or C#.


• Hands‑on experience designing and developing ETL and data processing solutions, including data cleansing, ingestion, transformation, loading, and reporting.


• Experience working on Unix/Linux platforms, including file operations, permissions management, environment configuration, and data analysis.


• Experience with Shell scripting, Autosys, and Oracle databases.


• Proven ability to transform business requirements into actionable technical solutions and delivery plans.


• Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines and software delivery practices.


• Good understanding of SDLC within Agile delivery models.


• Strong knowledge of Azure services, including ADLS, Azure Key Vault, and Databricks.


• Professional communication skills in English.

Research indicates that some candidates, especially the most diverse ones, may hesitate to apply for positions if they don’t meet all requirements.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Experience within Prime Brokerage, counterparty risk, margining, or post-trade risk management domains.


• Experience building cloud-native data platforms in financial services environments.


• Practical experience using AI-powered development tools such as GitHub Copilot.


• Experience creating AI agents or automation solutions that support engineering

WHAT WE OFFER?

• Permanent employment contract or B2B.


• Individual support of a People Lead and a specific path of professional development, as well as the possibility of a session with a Coach.


• A wide training package (soft, technical,


• Employee Assistance Program - legal, financial, and psychological consultations.


• Accenture employees eligible for the Employee Share Purchase Plan automatically become eligible for quarterly dividends if they own company shares.


• Paid employee referral program.


• Private medical care and life insurance.


• Access to the MyBenefit platform (including the Multisport card).

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

Visit us at www.accenture.com

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