backend developer for data platforms

Avnet is a Fortune 500 company and a global leader in the distribution of electronic components. It supports digital transformation through data platforms and AI/LLM integrations.

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python and FastAPI;
• Build scalable and high-performance APIs for internal applications;
• Work with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB;
• Design and optimize big data processing pipelines;
• Perform and optimize large-scale data transformations using Apache Spark on private cloud clusters;
• Collaborate with cross-functional data, frontend, and business teams;
• Manage code versioning using GitHub;
• Contribute to modern software architecture design;
• Optimize system performance and reliability.

• Strong proficiency in Python;
• Hands-on experience with FastAPI;
• Experience with NoSQL databases, especially MongoDB;
• Strong experience working with big data systems and large-scale datasets;
• Proven ability to optimize data transformation performance, particularly using Apache Spark;
• Experience working with distributed computing environments, such as private cloud clusters;
• Familiarity with version control systems, such as GitHub;
• Experience building RESTful APIs;
• Solid understanding of backend architectures and microservices;
• High proficiency in English, written and spoken;
• Nice to have: Experience with Neo4j, knowledge of cloud platforms especially Microsoft Azure, experience with Elasticsearch, background in AI / Machine Learning such as PyTorch or TensorFlow, experience integrating Large Language Models, familiarity with data pipelines and analytics systems.

• Hybrid working model;
• Supportive multicultural team environment;
• Strong open-door policy;
• Tools and opportunities for career development;
• Meal Vouchers (Ticket Restaurant);
• Private Medical Insurance;
• LinkedIn Learning license.