IVID TEK INC
Python Developer
Phoenix, Arizona•Contract
$50 - $55 hourly
$50 - $55 hourly
About the Job
Python Developer – 10+ Years
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Duration: 6+ Months Contract
Experience: 10+ Years
Job Type: Contract
Work Arrangement: Onsite/Hybrid – 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