I have 6+ YoE in data engineering and core skillset is Python, SQL, Informatica, shell scripting, data modeling etc. I want to switch to SWE but *most* distributed/backend SWE openings seem to be for Java or C++ - at least when I looked internally in AWS/Amazon. Not too keen on frontend SWE roles. What's my best bet to get into SWE with Python/SQL as the core stack/skill? I am happy to LC grind in Python and code in it fulltime, but reluctant to transition to Java/C++. Any advice, or know of companies/teams that hire Python SWEs with my kinda background? Thank you. #swe #python #sql #dataengineer
There are LOTs of companies that use python. For example see Django framework. Even if it’s not used for most FANG services. If you’ve only ever done DE and a single programming language you’ll probably be relegated to more junior positions. But with your other experience you’ll be able to dig out of that pretty fast. Also you could consider other language shops. Ruby? Scala? What about the language matters to you?
Thanks pewpyoo. I prefer to stay in FAANG or at least Big Tech, and hoping to get into backend dev for distributed systems. What matters to me is - easier syntax/learning curve, and being able to deliver results quicker with lesser code etc. Guess that makes me sound like a lazy bum 😂
@awsguru - What did you end up doing? Im in the same position. I am planning to do some training and trying to transfer internally
Tech Industry
3d
34349
What happens when most of your team is Indian?
Tech Industry
Yesterday
842
PM is irrelevant role and will die in next 2-3 years.
Software Engineering Career
Yesterday
504
If your team does daily standups, your manager is a micromanager
World Conflicts
Yesterday
662
Peaceful Protest Hasn’t Worked and Has Been Met With Aggression.
Tech Industry
6h
820
Why doesn't OpenAI offshore and reduce expense by 80%
#