Python Developer (Apache Flink)

Job Title: Python Developer with Apache Flink

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid – 2–3 Days/Week Onsite)

Duration: Long-Term Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Python Developer with strong Apache Flink expertise to design, develop, and optimize real-time stream processing applications for enterprise-scale data platforms. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building scalable streaming solutions using Apache Flink as the primary technology, along with strong Python development skills. This role involves developing high-performance, event-driven data pipelines and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver real-time analytics solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable real-time data processing applications using Apache Flink.
• Build and optimize streaming data pipelines using Python.
• Develop event-driven applications capable of processing high-volume, low-latency data streams.
• Integrate Flink applications with messaging platforms such as Apache Kafka and other distributed systems.
• Optimize Flink jobs for performance, scalability, fault tolerance, and reliability.
• Develop reusable components, libraries, and frameworks to support streaming applications.
• Collaborate with data engineers, software developers, and business stakeholders to deliver business-critical streaming solutions.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement performance improvements.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and CI/CD deployment activities.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for streaming applications and workflows.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Apache Flink (Required).
• Strong proficiency in Python programming.
• Experience building real-time stream processing applications using Apache Flink.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with Apache Kafka or similar messaging platforms.
• Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with Git and Agile development methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of Spark, Hadoop, or other big data technologies is a plus.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus and Grafana.

Required Skills

• Apache Flink (Primary Skill)
• Python
• Apache Kafka
• Stream Processing
• Event-Driven Architecture
• Distributed Systems
• SQL
• Git
• Docker/Kubernetes (Preferred)
• AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform (Preferred)