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Senior Backend Python Developer

Shree Narayani Networking Solutions LLCChandler, AZ🇺🇸United StatesPosted 27 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers an exciting opportunity to modernize a critical enterprise platform by migrating a legacy application to a scalable Python-based microservices architecture, allowing you to significantly impact cloud services development. You'll thrive here if you possess strong Python and Linux skills, experience with RESTful APIs, and a passion for building robust, containerized solutions. This position is ideal for a driven mid-senior developer looking to expand their expertise in distributed systems and cloud technologies.

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Job Title: Backend Python developer / Sr Application Programmer
Job Location: Chandler, AZ (3 Days onsite, 2 Days work from home) hybrid role
Job type: 12 Months contract
 
Job Descriptions:
  • The Cloud Services team is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and evolve the Enterprise File System (EFS) platform. EFS enables rapid packaging, deployment, and execution of distributed applications at scale across global data centers.
  • The primary focus of this role is the migration of a legacy, Perl-based distributed application deployed on virtual hosts to a modern Python-based, microservices architecture. This includes designing and implementing API-driven services and enabling scalable, containerized deployments.
  • This role will partner with cloud services engineering, operations teams, and subject matter experts to deliver modern distributed solutions aligned with enterprise architecture and security standards.
  • Key responsibilities include developing high-quality software that meets functional, non-functional, and compliance requirements; implementing well-defined APIs; writing unit and integration tests; and ensuring solutions integrate cleanly into the broader platform with robust, well-tested interfaces.
  • The candidate will be expected to follow enterprise development standards and adhere to all security policies from development through deployment.
Primary Skill: Python
Secondary Skill: Linux
 
Required Qualifications
  • Strong Python expertise with demonstrated experience building production systems
  • Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs using the OpenAPI 3.0 specification
  • Experience developing large-scale, back-end applications and microservices
  • Ability to understand, develop, and maintain complex distributed systems
  • Experience with Agile development processes and tools, such as Jira, Confluence, Git, and Bitbucket
  • Experience with CI/CD practices and tools such as Jenkins and Ansible
  • Experience with Git-based source control and modern development workflows
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Experience developing across multiple architectural layers (data, application, business)
  • Experience creating technical documentation and training materials
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with geographically distributed teams
  • Experience with agentic software development tools; GitHub Copilot experience preferred
  • Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Kubernetes and/or OpenShift
  • Experience contributing to or operating containerized microservices environments
  • Familiarity with NFS and distributed file system concepts
  • Experience with Perl (especially for legacy system migration)
  • Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments
  • Experience with NetApp Network Attached Storage devices
  • Experience analyzing and reporting on operational data with Oracle SQL and Splunk
  • Experience developing automation using Ansible

Skills

Microservices
Oracle
SQL
Splunk
Agile
Ansible
Confluence
Git
Jenkins
Jira
Kubernetes
Perl
Python

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