PySpark/Databricks Developer

We are an international team serving the Responsible Investments Domain, providing strategic responsible investment solutions built on cloud technologies to support investment strategies and help achieve the best returns for clients. If you are eager to work in an ever-changing environment with a strong affinity for data, financial instruments, and close interaction with investment desks, and you are passionate about streamlining data flows and building data pipelines to create new data products that help us invest in a more responsible way, this role may be a strong fit.

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PySpark/Databricks Developer

The role

On behalf of the Asset Management Responsible Investments team at APG, we are looking for a PySpark/Databricks Developer to join our team. In this role, your focus will be on developing data pipelines for newly developed Investment and Research Platforms as well as streamlining data flows for existing platforms.

What you would do

• Develop and maintain PySpark-based data pipelines in Databricks.
• Manage Databricks workspaces, dependencies, and integrations.
• Translate business requirements into scalable data solutions.
• Collaborate with analytics teams to enhance data models for BI tools.
• Maintain Azure DevOps repositories for version control and CI/CD.
• Document solutions and share knowledge within the team.
• Engage with stakeholders including front office, IT, and architecture teams.

Our team is a multi-disciplinary team responsible for the entire delivery of a solution. The CMI-RI team is comprised of international team members who collectively have the skills to get the job done in every iteration. We work towards flexible and high-performing agile teams composed of members with T-shaped skills.

What you bring

As a PySpark/Databricks developer, you are a specialist in finding data-driven solutions. You think in terms of opportunities and are service minded. Taking ownership and accepting responsibility comes naturally to you; you have a pragmatic attitude and are motivated to deliver quality. You have a willingness to develop or enhance your T-shaped skills.

Additionally we ask for:

• Strong expertise in PySpark, Databricks, and Python (OO principles).
• Experience with Azure Data Platform and DevOps practices.
• Solid background in data modeling and querying (5+ years).
• Background/degree in Computer Science / Engineering.
• Highly developed communication skills in English.
• Must be self-motivated, well organized, team player.

Nice to haves:

• Familiarity with financial datasets and investment data flows.
• Experience with other modern programming languages.
• SQL database setup and optimization.
• Exposure to web development.
• Agile/Scrum experience.
• Mentoring or coaching junior developers.

What we offer you

• A guaranteed end of year bonus of 8.33%
• Attention to your vitality and personal development
• Possibility to work from home 2-3 days per week
• And obviously a well-managed pension

Where you will work

For pension provider APG, pension is about people, life, and living together. With careful asset management, pension administration, communication and advice, we work on a livable future for current and future generations. One in which we share prosperity and well-being fairly and sustainably, now and later.