Data Engineer (Python ; FAST API; Apache)

Data Engineer (Python ; FAST API; Apache)Charlotte, NC OnsiteWe are seeking a Python-based platform engineer to design and build a containerized API layer that abstracts and governs interactions with engines such as Apache Spark through a well-defined API contract. This role focuses on building platform capabilities, not simply consuming existing data tools enabling consistent, secure, and scalable access to Spark and non-Spark based data pipelines.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.This role is suited for engineers who have built data or compute platforms, service layers, or internal frameworks translating complex data pipeline capabilities into stable, contract-driven APIs for broad enterprise use.Tech Skills" Experience building control planes" Design patternso Modular containerized serviceso Asynchronous processingo Job-based work queue executiono Immutability and idempotencyo Metadata managemento Policy enforcemento Semantic modelingo Observability and telemetryo Side effect capability injectionTesting" Functional testing" Behavioral testingLanguages" PythonFrameworks and Platforms" FastAPI" ARQ" Kubernetes" PytestDiverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.