Python Backend Engineer

Python Backend Engineer

Location: Plano, TX (On-site 3 days/week)

Contract Position

Job Description

We are seeking a Python Backend Engineer for one of our clients. This is a hands-on role where you will build automation, integrations, and backend solutions that matter, not just maintain legacy code.

Why This Role:

- Work on meaningful projects with real technical ownership from day one

- Grow your skills across modern databases, cloud platforms, and DevOps tools

- Join a collaborative team that values clean code and smart problem-solving

- Be part of a global company with room to expand your scope and impact

What You Will Do:

- Design and develop Python scripts, automation tools, and system integrations

- Build, consume, and integrate RESTful APIs that connect critical systems

- Work hands-on with databases including MongoDB and PostgreSQL

- Manage code versioning and collaborate with your team using Git and GitHub

- Track progress and coordinate work using Jira

- Apply and expand your knowledge of cloud platforms, particularly Azure

What Makes You a Great Fit:

- Strong Python development skills with real-world automation or integration experience

- Comfort working directly with databases (MongoDB, PostgreSQL)

- Familiarity with Git-based workflows and agile tools like Jira

- Exposure to Azure or other cloud environments

Required Skills:

- 5-years Full Stack development

- Experience with API development and integration.

- Demonstrated ability to work with version control systems like Git and platforms such as GitHub

- Experience in working with logs, debugging, and troubleshooting.

- Experience in a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.

- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

- Design, implement, and trouble-shoot scalable and reusable software systems: 3-tier and Microsoft Azure cloud-based systems

- Experience in Software design skills.

- Ensure the security, scalability, and maintainability of Software Product

- Perform assessments and evaluations of existing implementations, offering recommendations for improvements.

- Design specifications and effort estimates.

- Actively support configuration management of code and software

- Support detailed documentation of systems and features

- Actively participate in coding exercises and peer code reviews as part of the development life cycles and change management

- Actively participate in daily stand-up meetings

- Develop and implement microservices.

- Conduct both manual and automated testing to ensure software quality.