Senior Python Software Engineer

This is a 6+ month contract opportunity for a Senior Python Software Engineer located in Las Colinas, Texas. You will work with a large financial institution on long-term automation and integration initiatives, designing and building solutions that streamline operational workflows and improve system reliability. Responsibilities Design and build automation to streamline provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of load balancers. Create API-driven integrations between network platforms and internal systems. Develop and maintain automation frameworks that improve reliability and reduce operational toil. Translate manual operational procedures into codified, repeatable automation. Understand and assure quality, security, and compliance requirements are met. Participate in daily scrum activities and ceremonies. Serve as an escalation point for addressing production and non-production issues. Consult on complex initiatives with broad impact and large-scale planning for Software Engineering. Review and analyze complex multi-faceted, larger scale or longer-term Software Engineering challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors. Contribute to the resolution of complex and multi-faceted situations requiring solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements that meet deliverables. Strategically collaborate and consult with client personnel. Qualifications Required 5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work or consulting experience, training, military experience, or education. 5+ years Python development experience leveraging Django, Flask, or FastAPI. 4+ years of front-end UI development with React. 3+ years of Agile, CI/CD, and DevOps experience. 2+ years of API development experience. 1+ years of cloud-native application development experience (OpenShift, Cloud Foundry, or Kubernetes). Preferred Experience with full-stack development, including both front-end and back-end application development. Experience developing user interfaces using React, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS. Experience developing back-end services using Python frameworks such as Django or FastAPI. Knowledge of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture. Experience with SQL databases and database design concepts. Experience building automation solutions for infrastructure, network, or operational workflows. Familiarity with API management platforms such as Apigee. Understanding of cloud-native application development and containerized environments (OpenShift, Kubernetes, or Cloud Foundry). Experience using API testing and development tools such as Postman. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, source control (Git/GitHub), and Agile development practices. Knowledge of load balancing, networking, PKI/certificates, cryptography, or key management solutions. Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr