Python Developer - W2 only

Ascii Group, LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ASCII Group, LLC in Charlotte, NC seeks a Python Developer to design a containerized API layer that abstracts Spark interactions and exposes a stable API contract. The role focuses on building platform capabilities rather than consuming tools.

Candidates will develop production-grade APIs in Python, containerize services with Docker/Kubernetes, implement CI/CD with GitHub Actions, and collaborate with onsite and offshore teams to deliver scalable data pipelines.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in IT industry.
• Design containerized API layer for Spark via a defined API contract.
• Proven experience building production-grade Python APIs interfacing with data frameworks or orchestrators.
• Packaging services with Docker/Kubernetes and operating as reusable platform services.
• CI/CD automation experience using GitHub Actions.
• Strong software engineering practices around testing, versioning, and deployment.
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Ability to interact with the client and coordinate with offshore resources.

Responsibilities

• Design and build a containerized API layer that abstracts interactions with Apache Spark.
• Develop production-grade Python APIs interfacing with data frameworks or pipelines.
• Package services with Docker/Kubernetes and operate as reusable platform services.
• Implement CI/CD automation using GitHub Actions and maintain testing/versioning/deployment.
• Collaborate with onsite and offshore teams and coordinate with the client.
• Focus on scalable, secure access to Spark-based data pipelines.

Skills

Python

APIs

Spark integration

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

GCP

CI/CD

Platform engineering

Team coordination

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

Job description

The following requirement is open with our client.

Job Title: Python Developer - W2 only

Location: Charlotte, NC/ Onsite

Duration: 12 months

Must Have Skills

Detailed Job Description

• At least 10 years of experience in IT industry.
• We are seeking a Python-based platform engineer to design and build a containerized API layer that abstracts and governs interactions with Apache Spark through a well-defined API contract.
• The ideal candidate has strong experience developing production-grade APIs in Python that interface with data frameworks or pipeline orchestration systems, packaging services using containers (Docker/Kubernetes), and operating them as reusable platform services. A proven background in CI/CD automation using GitHub Actions is required, along with solid software engineering practices around testing, versioning, and deployment.
• Should have good hands-on experience in GCP skills. Should be able to interact, coordinate with the client.
• Should be able to manage offshore resources also.
• Should be able to work with other onsite team members and client.

This role focuses on building platform capabilities, not simply consuming existing data tools—enabling consistent, secure, and scalable access to Spark-based data pipelines.

ASCII Group, LLC

38345 W 10 Mile Rd, Suite 365, Farmington, MI 48335