BigID Developer (Python + NLP SpaCY)

  • Remote or San Ramon, CA
  • Posted 8 hours ago | Updated 1 hour ago

Overview

Remote
On Site
Hybrid
BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Full Time
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2

Skills

BIGID APP FRAMEWORK
REGEX
PYTHON
AWS
GCP
AZURE
SPACY
REGULAR EXPRESSIONS
NLP
REST API
JSON
NOSQL
BIGID STUDIO
DATA SECURITY

Job Details

J ob Title: BigID Developer (RegEx & Python
Location: San Ramon, CA / Remote
Duration: 3+ Months
Exp. Level: 6-8 years

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled BigID Developer with 4 6 years of experience to join our data privacy and discovery team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in the BigID platform, Regular Expressions (RegEx), Python scripting, and hands-on experience with NLP frameworks such as SpaCy. You will play a key role in automating data classification, building intelligent data models, and ensuring compliance with global privacy regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement and customize BigID for enterprise-wide data discovery, classification, and privacy enforcement.
  • Create and optimize RegEx patterns for custom data identification rules.
  • Develop and integrate Python scripts for automation, data parsing, and API workflows.
  • Leverage SpaCy NLP models for intelligent entity recognition, sensitive data detection, and unstructured data classification.
  • Extend BigID capabilities using custom logic and advanced data classification techniques.
  • Connect and configure diverse data sources (databases, data lakes, SaaS, file systems) in BigID for scan orchestration.
  • Collaborate with data governance and security teams to align with compliance frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA).
  • Monitor BigID job performance, resolve system issues, and fine-tune NLP-based classification logic.
  • Prepare detailed documentation, workflows, and operational handbooks.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 6-8 years of professional experience in data engineering, data governance, or privacy engineering roles.
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience with BigID implementation, policy configuration, and data source integration.
  • Strong command of Regular Expressions (RegEx) for sensitive data discovery patterns.
  • Advanced Python scripting skills including data manipulation, API integration, and automation.
  • Proficiency with SpaCy or similar NLP tools (e.g., NLTK, Transformers) for entity recognition and unstructured data processing.
  • Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, and data ingestion pipelines.
  • Experience working with structured/unstructured data across cloud and on-prem platforms (e.g., AWS S3, Azure Blob, Google Cloud Platform, SQL/NoSQL databases).

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with BigID App Framework or BigID Studio for building custom connectors or workflows.
  • Exposure to AI/ML-driven data classification or custom NLP models.
  • Cloud platform certifications or hands-on experience (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
  • Working knowledge of IAM tools, data security policies, and privacy-enhancing technologies.

Education & Certification:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
  • Preferred:
    • BigID Certified Professional (if available)
    • Python Certifications (PCEP, PCAP)
    • Data Privacy certifications (e.g., CIPP/US, CIPT) a plus
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