Python Developer

Required Skills & Experience • Strong Python development experience, including FastAPI and FlaskAPI • Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases and ORM tools • Experience working with Docker and Kubernetes • Familiarity with microservices architectures • Experience with messaging and background processing tools such as Redis, Celery, RabbitMQ, or Kafka • Solid understanding of unit testing, CI/CD pipelines, and version control (Git) • Strong grasp of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns Nice to Have Skills & Experience • Experience with GraphQL, WebSockets, or background tasks in FastAPI • Exposure to DevOps practices and cloud-native development • Familiarity with Machine Learning development and production operations Job Description An Oil & Gas company located in Downtown Houston is seeking a Python Data Engineer to join its Information Systems department. This group builds and supports software solutions that power real-time operational decision-making across Oil & Gas production environments. The applications developed by this team are used by a wide range of stakeholders, from field engineers to executive leadership. In this role, you will contribute to multiple application projects, partnering closely with front-end engineers, Data Scientists, and Business Analysts/Product Owners to translate business requirements into scalable, high-performing solutions. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain RESTful and asynchronous APIs using FastAPI and Flask • Build and integrate services using relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and others • Optimize API performance, reliability, and scalability • Write and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure high-quality, maintainable code • Collaborate cross-functionally with frontend engineers, data scientists, and other technical teams • Containerize and deploy applications using Docker and Kubernetes • Debug and troubleshoot production issues in a real-time environment • Follow software development best practices, including code reviews and CI/CD pipelines Based on knowledge and experience, this position offers an hourly pay rate of $65-75/hr.