Software Engineer Python - Advanced | Columbus, US

Software Engineering – Python – Advanced Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Python Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance software solutions. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on expertise in Python development, backend engineering, API development, cloud technologies, and modern software engineering practices. Key Responsibilities - Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable applications and backend services using Python . - Build robust and reusable components, APIs, microservices, and integrations. - Develop RESTful APIs and integrate with internal and external systems. - Write clean, maintainable, well-tested, and production-ready code. - Troubleshoot complex technical issues and optimize application performance. - Work with databases, data models, caching, and asynchronous processing. - Implement secure coding practices, authentication, authorization, and API security. - Collaborate with Product Managers, Architects, DevOps, QA, and other engineering teams. - Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and architecture decisions. - Develop automated unit, integration, and functional tests. - Work with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices. - Monitor applications in production and support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis. - Contribute to technical documentation and engineering best practices. Required Skills - Advanced proficiency in Python with strong knowledge of Python 3.x. - Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms, and design patterns . - Experience with Python frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django . - Strong experience developing REST APIs and microservices . - Good understanding of SQL and relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle. - Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, DynamoDB, or Redis is preferred. - Strong knowledge of Git and version-control practices. - Experience with unit testing frameworks such as PyTest or unittest . - Knowledge of asynchronous programming using asyncio and related Python frameworks. - Experience with Docker and containerized application development. - Understanding of CI/CD and DevOps practices. - Strong debugging, problem-solving, and performance-optimization skills. Cloud & Modern Engineering - Experience working with at least one major cloud platform: AWS, Azure, or GCP . - Understanding of cloud-native application development and distributed systems. - Experience with messaging/event-driven technologies such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or SQS is preferred. - Familiarity with Kubernetes and container orchestration is a plus. - Exposure to observability tools, logging, monitoring, and application performance management. AI / Agentic AI – Preferred - Exposure to Generative AI, LLMs, or AI-enabled applications is preferred. - Experience integrating LLM APIs or AI services into Python applications is a plus. - Familiarity with frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, OpenAI SDK, or similar agentic AI frameworks is desirable. - Understanding of API-based integration with AI/ML platforms and model-serving infrastructure is an advantage. Education & Experience - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field . - Typically 5+ years of software engineering experience , with strong hands-on Python development experience. - Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments. - Strong communication and collaboration skills. - Ability to independently analyze complex technical problems and deliver scalable solutions. Nice to Have - Experience designing highly scalable distributed systems. - Knowledge of system design and software architecture. - Experience with event-driven and asynchronous architectures. - Experience in financial services, enterprise applications, or other large-scale environments. - Exposure to security, observability, and performance engineering. Compensation, Benefits and Duration Minimum Compensation: USD 42,000 Maximum Compensation: USD 147,000 Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role. Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full-time employees. This position is available for independent contractors No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post