Python Developer- Dallas, TX

Photon

21h•$36,000 - $126,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a versatile Python Developer to join our engineering team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality backend applications and scalable server-side logic. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver who can integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic, optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability, and implement robust security and data protection solutions.

Requirements

Expert-level proficiency in Python and its core principles.
Strong hands-on experience with at least one popular Python framework such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
Familiarity with Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) libraries like SQLAlchemy or Django ORM.
Proficiency in working with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis).
Experience writing unit tests and integration tests using frameworks like PyTest or Unittest.
Fundamental understanding of front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript) to better coordinate with UI/UX teams.
Proficiency with Git and collaborative workflows (GitHub/Bitbucket).

Nice To Haves

Experience deploying applications on cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.
Understanding of multi-process architecture and threading, or experience with Celery/RabbitMQ.
Familiarity with data analysis libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, or Scikit-learn is a plus.
Strong ability to document technical processes and architectural decisions.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain scalable, efficient, and reliable Python code for web applications and backend services.
Design and implement low-latency, high-availability RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services and internal databases.
Identify and fix performance bottlenecks and bugs to ensure the stability and responsiveness of the application.
Design and optimize database schemas (SQL/NoSQL) and manage data storage solutions.
Create scripts to automate repetitive tasks and improve internal development workflows and CI/CD processes.
Implement security and data protection features, including authentication, authorization, and data encryption.
Work closely with front-end developers, product managers, and QA teams to align technical solutions with business requirements.