A key Optimus client is currently seeking a Python Developer to join their team located here in Houston for a long term contract! This is a contract role working here in Houston onsite 3 days a week in the office. We are seeking a skilled Python Developer with either an energy or financial trading background as well as strong Architectural design, mentoring and stake holder management experience. Local Houston candidates only please. No third party or C2C Agencies. Roles and Responsibilities: Works largely independently within defined projects/work streams and is checked on end results. • We are looking to hire a Senior Python developer who can work independently from the Houston office. The ideal candidate should be technically strong and capable of operating with minimal supervision. • The role requires experience in Python/software development, not just scripting. Proficiency in multiprocessing is essential. • Tech stack includes Kubernetes (via Docker), Kafka, Azure, and GitHub. • Experience in how distributed asynchronous systems work, how to design them to avoid data conflicts and how to do it all in immutable environments orchestrated across multiple machines. • Strong architectural design, mentoring, or stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate should be eager to learn, adaptable to technological evolution, and focused on delivering business value. While experience in the energy sector is a plus, it’s not mandatory. A financial background would also be beneficial. Has an executional role in design and development projects or acts as an expert tester who designs test scripts and provides overall project guidance and planning support. Advises internally on solving functional and technical problems regarding the assigned applications and Infrastructure. Mandatory skills: --API development using Python as OOP --Experience in how distributed asynchronous systems work, how to design them to avoid data conflicts and how to do it all in immutable environments orchestrated across multiple machines. --Experience with database technologies such as SQL DB, Oracle --Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Microsoft Azure/AWS, GitHub --Excellent analytical, problem-solving, coding, testing, and automation skill --Object-orientated software professional that ideally has experience using at least one strongly-typed language --Collaborate with the lead functional developer to define, develop, test, and release new features --Provide workarounds & bug fixes for urgent production issues --Familiar with DevOps, Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment --Experience at mentoring junior staff