About this opportunity
Prestige Staffing lists this Senior Python Engineer opportunity in alpharetta, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title: Senior Python Engineer
Pay: $155,000 - $185,000 annually
Location: Alpharetta (Hybrid - mix of remote and on-site work)
Summary
Join a pioneering team in building a highly data-centric clearinghouse product from the ground up. As a Senior Python Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining backend services and APIs that support innovative risk management solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on a modern, cloud-native tech stack within a highly visible and rapidly growing product environment. You will collaborate with talented cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and performant backend systems at the forefront of the company's strategic initiatives.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
5+ years of professional experience in software engineering, specializing in cloud-native backend development
Extensive experience building production-grade Python applications and RESTful APIs using frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django
Solid proficiency with AWS services including Lambda, ECS/Fargate, API Gateway, S3, and RDS
Strong SQL skills with experience in query design and performance optimization
Hands-on experience working with data lakes (e.g., S3, Redshift) and data pipelines
Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and modern deployment practices (CI/CD workflows)
Familiarity with service reliability, observability, logging, and monitoring best practices
Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, innovative environment
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain Python backend services and REST APIs to enable core product features
Collaborate with data engineers to integrate data from lakes and warehouses, ensuring efficient data consumption
Construct well-structured, maintainable code with an eye toward scalability and long-term support
Define API contracts and service boundaries to optimize performance and usability for internal and external consumers
Interface with data pipelines and perform SQL tuning to support application features
Implement security best practices, including authentication and authorization, across services
Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and collaborative planning sessions
Troubleshoot and resolve issues across application, storage, and integration layers, continuously improving system reliability
Contribute to ongoing development of backend patterns, tooling, and dev workflows
Benefits
Opportunity to work on a groundbreaking new product within a highly visible and strategic initiative
Be part of a modern tech stack leveraging cloud technologies, data, and automation
Collaborative and innovative team environment with growth opportunities
Competitive salary package with room for growth as the project scales
Flexible hybrid working arrangement with a supportive company culture
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Worksite address
alpharetta, GA, 30239, US
Who can apply
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