Backend Software Developer
Backend Software Developer (Python) - 12-Month Contract - Dallas (Hybrid)
Overview
Responsibilities
Application Development:
- Design, develop, and maintain Python-based applications and backend services.
- Build reusable components and ensure adherence to coding standards.
Data Engineering:
- Architect and optimize data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and delivery.
- Ensure data integrity, consistency, and performance across systems.
API & Integration:
- Develop RESTful APIs and microservices for enterprise integration.
- Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms.
Performance & Reliability:
- Conduct performance tuning and scalability improvements for mission-critical systems.
- Troubleshoot production issues and ensure high availability.
Automation & Deployment:
- Implement CI/CD pipelines and automate deployment workflows.
- Contribute to DevOps best practices and infrastructure-as-code initiatives.
Collaboration & Leadership:
- Work closely with product owners, analysts, and other developers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Participate in code reviews, mentor junior developers, and help define technical standards.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of professional experience in Python development.
- Strong knowledge of SQL and relational database design.
- Proven experience building RESTful APIs and distributed systems.
- Solid understanding of data engineering principles, performance optimization, and scalability.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and collaborative development practices.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Kafka, PostgreSQL and Docker
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Background in financial services, trading systems, or high-volume data environments.
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