Python Developer

NO RECRUITING AGENCIES!! DIRECT APPLICANTS ONLY 🚀 Contract Python Developer (10+ Years Experience) — U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder 📍 Location: Remote (U.S. Based) 📅 Contract Length: 6–12 months (potential extension) 💼 Contract Type: W-2 or 1099 🔐 Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder required About the Role We’re looking for a highly experienced Senior Python Developer to join our team on a contract basis. This role requires a seasoned engineer capable of owning complex backend development tasks, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering high-quality, scalable solutions. 💡 What You’ll Do • Develop and maintain high-performance Python applications and services • Build RESTful APIs and backend services using frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPI • Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code • Optimize existing applications for performance and scalability • Collaborate with engineering and DevOps teams to deliver robust solutions • Participate in code reviews and architecture discussions • Support CI/CD processes and automation improvements ✅ What We’re Looking For • 15+ years of professional software development experience • 10+ years of hands-on Python experience • Strong experience with Django, Flask, or FastAPI • Proficiency with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis) • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) • Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and modern DevOps practices • Strong testing, debugging, and code-quality skills • Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder (project requirement) ⭐ Nice to Have • Experience with async Python (asyncio, Celery) • Data engineering, ETL, or ML pipeline experience • Government or regulated-industry project experience • Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation) • Secure coding and application security knowledge