Principal Software Engineer – Data Platform

Overview

Qsight is a high-growth division of Guidepoint focused on building data intelligence solutions for the healthcare sector. Qsight leverages proprietary datasets and rigorous analysis of alternative data sources to generate actionable insights for top-tier institutional investors, medical device manufacturers, and pharmaceutical companies. The Qsight team develops market intelligence products designed to be highly relevant, accurate, and scalable – delivering superior insights to a diverse, global client base.

We’re looking for a hands-on Principal Software Engineer to own and evolve the Python-based workflows and applications that power our data platform. You’ll be close to the code, close to the business, and influential in how we build: shipping production systems, improving legacy workflows, setting practical engineering patterns, and helping the team move faster with greater confidence. The right person combines deep Python expertise, strong architectural judgment, and a bias for solving real problems with reliable, maintainable software.

This is a remote position with a base location in Pune.

The ideal candidate will be able to overlap with the US Eastern Time Zone until 12:30 PM (10:00 PM IST)

What You'll Do:

Build and maintain data applications

Build production-grade Python applications and integrations that automate critical business workflows.

Own and improve Python-based ETL frameworks, Airflow DAGs, and orchestration patterns.

Integrate internal and external systems, including Snowflake, DynamoDB, CRM platforms, ecommerce platforms, and third-party APIs.

Ensure critical workflows are observable, reliable, testable, and maintainable.

Modernize the Platform

Modernize legacy ETLs using pragmatic refactoring, reusable libraries, and AI-assisted development where appropriate.

Establish data quality patterns and frameworks, including tools such as Great Expectations.

Improve testing, deployment, and operational practices for Python-based data workflows.

Identify and reduce technical debt in the data platform.

Provide Technical Leadership

Define Python architecture standards and engineering practices for data platform work.

Mentor engineers and raise the quality of Python development across the data organization.

Partner with analysts, data scientists, and data engineers to make their code more production-ready.

Translate ambiguous business needs into durable technical solutions.

What You Have:

10+ years of professional software development experience.

Strong hands-on expertise in building and maintaining Python applications in critical production environments.

Proven experience with data-driven applications, ETL workflows, data pipelines, or platform integrations.

Deep understanding of Python development best practices, including application structure, testing, packaging, error handling, observability, and maintainability.

Strong proficiency with SQL and relational data modeling concepts.

Experience working in Agile software development environments.

Strong ownership mindset, sound technical judgment, and ability to operate independently on complex problems.

Ability to mentor engineers, influence stakeholders, and communicate technical tradeoffs clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Snowflake or comparable modern cloud data warehouse platforms.

Familiarity with Airflow or other workflow orchestration tools.

Knowledge of modern data architecture patterns, data quality frameworks, and data platform engineering practices.

Experience using AI-assisted development workflows

What We Offer:

Competitive compensation

Employee medical coverage

Central office location

Entrepreneurial environment, autonomy, and fast decisions

Casual work environment

About Guidepoint

Guidepoint is a leading research enablement platform designed to advance understanding and empower our clients’ decision-making process. Powered by innovative technology, real-time data, and hard-to-source expertise, we help our clients to turn answers into action.

Backed by a network of nearly 1.5 million experts and Guidepoint’s 1,300 employees worldwide, we inform leading organizations’ research by delivering on-demand intelligence and research on request. With Guidepoint, companies and investors can better navigate the abundance of information available today, making it both more useful and more powerful.

At Guidepoint, our success relies on the diversity of our employees, advisors, and client base, which allows us to create connections that offer a wealth of perspectives. We are committed to upholding policies that contribute to an equitable and welcoming environment for our community, regardless of background, identity, or experience.

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