Full Stack Python Developer

Job Title: Python Data Science Engineer / Machine Learning Engineer Location: Reston Virginia 20190  (3 days onsite) Duration: 12+ Months Contract with Extension Job id – 175293 Job Description: • Senior Full Stack Engineer (Python | AWS | Scalable Systems) • Client is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to support the design, development, and scaling of cloud-native applications. • The role involves working across the stack using Python and modern frontend frameworks, with a strong focus on building robust APIs and distributed systems on AWS (Lambda, ECS, RDS, etc.). • The ideal candidate should have demonstrated experience in owning end-to-end development, delivering production-grade solutions, and contributing to system architecture, performance optimization, and reliability. • The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, scalable, and maintainable implementations. • Client is looking for candidates with a strong foundation in clean code practices, scalable system design, and cloud-native development, along with experience working with LLM models and integrating AI-driven capabilities into applications. Skills: • Proven experience developing and deploying production-grade applications • Experience working with LLM models and integrating AI-driven capabilities into applications • Strong proficiency in Python and backend frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask • Experience building full-stack applications using modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue.js) • Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and distributed systems • Hands-on experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL) such as PostgreSQL, DynamoDB • Strong experience with AWS services, including EC2, ECS, Lambda, RDS, S3, API Gateway, DynamoDB, ALB, Batch, and EFS • Experience with cloud-native architectures, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes) • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and platforms such as GitLab • Proficiency in Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) best practices • Experience with infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform • Strong understanding of software design principles, data structures, and algorithms • Experience with automated testing, including unit and integration testing, and maintaining high code quality through code reviews • Ability to design and optimize systems for performance, scalability, and reliability • Experience processing large-scale data in formats such as JSON, XML, and Parquet • Experience using AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot or similar) • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in an agile, collaborative environment Education/Work Experience: • Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field • Professional certification(s) desired 10+ years software development experience across the appropriate platform • Solid IT background and experience. • Experience as a Senior Developer for projects similar in scope and responsibility About PTR Global: PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. PTR Global has become one of the largest providers in its industry, with over 5000 professionals providing services across the U.S. and Canada. For more information visit www.ptrglobal.com At PTR Global, we understand the importance of your privacy and security. We NEVER ASK job applicants to: • Pay any fee to be considered for, submitted to, or selected for any opportunity. • Purchase any product, service, or gift cards from us or for us as part of an application, interview, or selection process. • Provide sensitive financial information such as credit card numbers or banking information. Successfully placed or hired candidates would only be asked for banking details after accepting an offer from us during our official onboarding processes as part of payroll setup. Pay Range: $80-85/hr. The specific compensation for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K contributions, as well as PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work. If you receive a suspicious message, email, or phone call claiming to be from PTR Global, do not respond or click on any links. Instead, contact us directly at +1 214-740-2424. To report any concerns, please email us at legal@pinnacle1.com Add your LinkedIn Hashtag at end of the job description