Python Full Stack Developer

Job Title: Python Full Stack Developer
Location: New York City, NY (OR) Boston, MA // Hybrid
Hybrid: 4 days in the office
Duration: 6-12+ Months Contract
Job Summary :
We are seeking an experienced engineer to lead the delivery and ongoing improvement of enterprise web applications. This position combines hands-on development with technical guidance across Python services, React interfaces, relational databases, and AWS.
You will work closely with business partners and engineering teams to turn requirements into reliable application functionality, supporting the delivery process from initial assessment through production operation.
Scope of the Role
•    Translate business needs into actionable technical solutions by clarifying requirements, evaluating impacts on existing functionality, and estimating development effort.
•    Define application and component designs, supported by engineering specifications and detailed implementation documentation.
•    Develop Python-based services and REST endpoints, create responsive React interfaces, and implement the SQL components needed to support application functionality.
•    Build and maintain applications that use AWS services, with attention to performance, reliability, and the ability to accommodate increasing demand.
•    Guide developers through implementation decisions, review code contributions, and promote consistent engineering standards throughout the software development lifecycle.
•    Write and execute unit tests, assist with integration testing and user acceptance testing, and support application releases into production.
•    Investigate defects and operational issues during testing and after release, implement fixes, and deliver enhancements to existing applications.
•    Keep technical records, operational instructions, and project documentation current, and identify opportunities to improve application quality and maintainability.

Experience and Technical Background
•    At least 7 years of professional software development experience.
•    A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
•    Strong practical experience developing backend functionality in Python, using FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
•    Hands-on experience building web interfaces with React.js.
•    Strong SQL skills and experience with relational database platforms such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
•    Experience using AWS, including EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, and API Gateway, to support application requirements.
•    Familiarity with designing and integrating REST APIs, managing code through Git, and working with CI/CD pipelines.
•    Experience delivering software within Agile teams and following established development and release practices.
•    Strong analytical thinking, troubleshooting ability, and clear communication with technical and business stakeholders.
•    Must have financial industry experience.

Additional Experience That Would Be Valuable:
•    Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
•    Experience developing applications using cloud-native approaches and microservices architectures.
•    An AWS certification not a must, but can be useful