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
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 GCP
- Familiarity with logging and monitoring tools
- Experience working within Agile development environments
- Exposure to Docker or containerized applications
