Backend Python developer

Nationmind•Chandler, AZ

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and evolve the Enterprise File System (EFS) platform.
Migrate a legacy, Perl-based distributed application to a modern Python-based, microservices architecture.
Design and implement API-driven services.
Enable scalable, containerized deployments.
Partner with cloud services engineering, operations teams, and subject matter experts to deliver modern distributed solutions.
Develop high-quality software that meets functional, non-functional, and compliance requirements.
Implement well-defined APIs.
Write unit and integration tests.
Ensure solutions integrate cleanly into the broader platform with robust, well-tested interfaces.
Follow enterprise development standards and adhere to all security policies from development through deployment.