Senior Software Engineer

Description

Senior Software Engineer (Python)

Location: Alpharetta, GA, Atlanta, GA, OR Boca Raton, FL

Duration: 6-12 Month Contract

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong Python development expertise to support ongoing application enhancements, production issue resolution, and backend service development. This is a hands-on contract opportunity for someone who excels at troubleshooting complex systems, identifying root causes, and delivering reliable software improvements in fast-paced environments.

This role is ideal for a developer who enjoys working within existing codebases, resolving critical defects, and contributing practical solutions that improve application stability and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain Python-based applications and services
• Troubleshoot and resolve production and non-production issues
• Analyze application failures, identify root causes, and implement effective fixes
• Support REST API development, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Deliver bug fixes, enhancements, and small feature improvements
• Collaborate with technical teams to understand requirements and resolve issues
• Review logs, diagnose system failures, and improve application stability
• Investigate and resolve database-related issues across SQL and NoSQL environments
• Contribute to code quality, maintainability, and system reliability initiatives

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 3-7 years of hands-on Python development experience
• Proven experience debugging and troubleshooting production applications
• Experience working with Python web frameworks such as Flask, FastAPI, or Django
• Strong understanding of REST APIs and backend services
• Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments
• Experience using Git and version control best practices
• Ability to quickly understand existing applications and contribute effectively
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• Familiarity with logging and monitoring tools
• Experience working within Agile development environments
• Exposure to Docker or containerized applications

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