Job Description

Senior Software Engineer- Python

Let’s be unstoppable together!

Circana is a leading provider of technology, AI, and data solutions for consumer packaged goods companies, manufacturers, and retailers. Our predictive analytics and Liquid Data® platform help clients measure market share, uncover consumer behavior, and drive growth—powered by six decades of expertise and an expansive, high-quality data set.

At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives.  We’re a global company dedicated to fostering inclusivity and belonging. We value and celebrate the unique experiences, cultures, and viewpoints that each individual brings. By embracing a wide range of backgrounds, skills, expertise, and beyond, we create a stronger, more innovative environment for our employees, clients, and communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work.  Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Circana is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana. Learn more at www.circana.com.

A senior Python developer specializing in automation is responsible for designing, architecting, and scaling end-to-end automation solutions that eliminate manual processes and improve operational efficiency. This includes building robust systems for file processing, data transformation, reporting, and system monitoring with a strong focus on performance and maintainability.

Automation at this level extends to defining test strategies and building comprehensive test frameworks to ensure high code quality and system reliability. The role also involves designing and managing workflow orchestration systems using tools like Airflow or enterprise schedulers, ensuring fault-tolerant and efficient execution of complex processes.

Beyond technical execution, the developer plays a key role in driving best practices, mentoring team members, and contributing to system design decisions, while collaborating effectively within agile, cross-functional teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Design & Development of Scalable Automation Solutions
  Architect, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks and reusable components to streamline complex, large-scale business operations such as file processing, data workflows, reporting, and system monitoring.
• Advanced API Design, Integration & Automation
  Design, build, and optimize secure, high-performance RESTful APIs and integrations using frameworks like FastAPI, Flask, or Django Lead API-driven automation strategies to enable seamless data exchange across enterprise systems (CRMs, cloud platforms, databases).
• End-to-End Data Pipeline Engineering
  Architect and manage scalable data pipelines for data ingestion, validation, transformation, and storage. Ensure reliability, fault tolerance, and performance optimization across batch and real-time processing systems.
• Test Strategy & Automation Framework Development
  Lead the design and implementation of comprehensive test automation strategies, including unit, integration, regression, and performance testing. Build and maintain scalable testing frameworks using pytest/unittest, and integrate with CI/CD pipelines.
• Workflow Orchestration & Distributed Systems Management
  Design and manage complex workflows and task orchestration using tools such as Apache Airflow, Celery, cron, or enterprise schedulers Handle dependencies, retries, monitoring, and alerting for mission-critical automation processes.
• Performance Optimization & Troubleshooting
  Proactively identify bottlenecks, debug complex production issues, and optimize automation systems for performance, scalability, and reliability across distributed environments.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship
  Provide technical guidance, conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and drive best practices in coding, testing, and automation design within agile teams.

Requirements

• Python Developer (Automation 5+ Years of Experience) role.
• Expert-level proficiency in Python programming, with a strong focus on writing scalable, maintainable, and high-performance code following best practices and design patterns.
• Extensive hands-on experience in automation development, including building robust scripts and frameworks for file handling, large-scale data processing, and system-level operations.
• Strong experience with API design and integration, including building and consuming RESTful APIs using frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django, with emphasis on reliability and performance.
• Deep experience in test automation, including designing and implementing test frameworks using tools like pytest, unittest, or similar, along with CI/CD integration.
• Proficiency in workflow orchestration and scheduling, using tools such as Apache Airflow, cron, or enterprise schedulers, with experience managing complex pipelines and dependencies.
• Advanced problem-solving and debugging skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues, optimize performance, and ensure reliability of automation systems.
• Experience in system design and architecture, particularly for automation platforms and microservices-based solutions.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to mentor junior developers, lead technical discussions, and work effectively in agile, cross-functional teams.

Circana Behaviors

Beyond technical skills, experience, and role-specific attributes, these shared behaviors are fundamental to our culture and success. We seek individuals who consistently demonstrate and champion these behaviors in their daily work:

• Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions.
• Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action.
• Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices.
• Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers.
• Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement.
• Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect, and integrity.
• Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone.

Location: This position can be located in the following area(s): Bangalore

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