Senior Python Developer Day 1 Onsite in Austin, TX / Sunnyvale, CA Long term contract Hybrid - 3 days onsite and 2 days remote Direct client opportunity No mid layer / No Implementation partners are Involved Job Description: We are seeking Very Senior-Level Python engineers (12-15+ Years) who can operate independently, owning architecture and design responsibilities while delivering high-performance, scalable code. This is a hands-on, code-from-scratch role where you will act as your own architect — there’s no lead or architect oversight. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in distributed systems, asynchronous programming, and cloud-native architectures (Kubernetes). Key Responsibilities: • Design, architect, and build backend systems and services using Python from scratch. • Develop scalable, maintainable, and performant code following best practices and design patterns. • Build and manage infrastructure using Kubernetes and integrate services with Kafka. • Write and maintain asynchronous, synchronous, and multithreaded Python applications. • Perform code and performance reviews and optimize system design for reliability and scale. • Own your deliverables end-to-end without reliance on external architecture guidance. • Contribute to Open-Source projects (a strong plus). • Share personal/side projects if available — we'd love to see your craftsmanship! Required Qualifications: • Expert-level Python development experience — capable of building production systems independently. • Deep knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, and system performance optimization. • Strong hands-on experience with Kafka, Kubernetes, and containerized environments. • Proficiency in both synchronous and asynchronous programming models in Python. • Proven ability to work autonomously, architect solutions, and lead technical decision-making. • Open-source contributions or demonstrable personal projects (highly preferred). Bonus Skills: • Experience contributing to or maintaining Open-Source projects. • Personal GitHub or project portfolio demonstrating complex, well-architected systems. Interested candidates, please apply with your updated resume and links to any personal/open-source projects you can share. Pay Range: $80/hr - $90/hr The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of 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 as well as 401K contributions.