Python Developer

Python Developer – 10+ Years

Location: Phoenix, AZ
Duration: 6+ Months Contract
Experience: 10+ Years
Job Type: Contract
Work Arrangement: Onsite/Hybrid – Phoenix, AZ

Job Description:

We are looking for a Senior Python Developer with 10+ years of strong software development experience to join our team in Phoenix, AZ. The ideal candidate should have extensive hands-on experience developing scalable applications and backend services using Python, along with strong knowledge of APIs, databases, cloud technologies, and modern software development practices.

Required Skills:

• 10+ years of professional software development experience with strong expertise in Python.
• Strong experience with Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Hands-on experience developing and integrating REST APIs / Microservices.
• Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), design patterns, and data structures.
• Experience working with SQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle.
• Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or DynamoDB is a plus.
• Strong experience with Git and software development/version-control practices.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Strong knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud platforms.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes is highly desirable.
• Experience with unit testing frameworks such as PyTest or unittest.
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, performance optimization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Apache Kafka or other messaging platforms.
• Experience with Spark/PySpark and large-scale data processing.
• Experience with Terraform or Infrastructure as Code.
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix scripting.
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Splunk, Grafana, or Prometheus.
• Experience working with AI/ML or data engineering applications is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable Python applications and backend services.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Work with database technologies to design efficient queries and data models.
• Participate in architecture and technical design discussions.
• Troubleshoot production issues and optimize application performance.
• Develop automated unit and integration tests.
• Participate in code reviews and follow coding standards and best practices.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for application deployment.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, QA engineers, DevOps teams, and other developers.
• Contribute to Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and technical documentation.

Top 5 Must-Haves:

• 10+ years of software development experience.
• Strong hands-on Python development.
• REST API / Microservices experience.
• SQL + database development experience.
• Cloud + CI/CD experience.