Full Stack Python Engineer

An established technology organization supporting critical infrastructure projects is seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer for a 6-month contract to hire opportunity. The team develops enterprise web applications utilizing Python, Django, React, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Docker, and AWS within a modern engineering environment.
This is an opportunity to join a collaborative development team working on production software that delivers measurable business impact. The organization is looking for an engineer who can contribute across the full application lifecycle, from backend services and database design through frontend user experiences. Candidates will gain exposure to cloud technologies, scalable systems, and a mature codebase while working alongside experienced software professionals.
Required Skills & Experience

• 6+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong Python development experience
• Production experience building applications with Django
• Production React development experience
• TypeScript expertise
• PostgreSQL database design and query optimization
• REST API development and integration
• Docker containerization experience
• AWS cloud platform experience
• Automated testing experience
• Git version control
• Agile/Scrum development experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Ability to work on-site in Covington, LA

Desired Skills & Experience

• CI/CD pipeline development
• Application performance optimization
• Scalability and system tuning experience
• Experience supporting large, established codebases
• Cloud architecture exposure
• Open-source or GitHub contributions
• Utility, industrial, engineering, or energy-sector software experience

What You Will Be Doing

• Building and enhancing full-stack web applications
• Developing backend services and APIs
• Designing and optimizing database structures
• Creating modern frontend user experiences
• Supporting cloud-based deployments
• Writing and maintaining automated tests
• Collaborating with product and engineering teams

Tech Breakdown

• 35% Python/Django
• 25% React/TypeScript
• 15% PostgreSQL
• 15% AWS & Docker
• 10% Testing, CI/CD & DevOps

Daily Responsibilities

• 75% Hands-on Development
• 0% Management / Leadership
• 25% Team Collaboration

The Offer

• Competitive market-rate compensation
• Potential contract extension
• Potential conversion to full-time employment
• Bonus eligibility: Not specified

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Vacation Time
• 401(k) eligibility where applicable
• Stock Options: Not specified

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis now and in the future.