Senior Python Engineer

Location: Houston; USAWork type: HybridSeniority: SeniorPrimary skill: Python.CorePosted: 2026-09-29We are looking for a solid, hands-on Back-End Engineer to join our engineering team and lead application development for our next-generation operational platform.You will be building an AI-enabled platform designed to improve production operations efficiency and reduce downtime through advanced analytics and intelligent automation. The system integrates disparate vendor data systems into a unified knowledge foundation for real-time system health monitoring, incident management, and long-term operational planning.Req.#1072356438ResponsibilitiesTake full ownership of feature delivery — gather requirements, anticipate edge cases, produce robust system designs, and implement solutions independentlyDesign and develop high-quality, reliable, secure back-end operational services on Microsoft Azure, aligning with enterprise standardsCollaborate closely with a small team of highly skilled engineers on technical decisions, thorough code reviews, and shared delivery outcomesParticipate in rapid iteration cycles with end users, translating feedback into secure, scalable enhancementsContribute to architectural decisions that shape product direction and maintain technical documentation in Azure DevOpsRequirementsProven production experience in back-end development using Python and .NET (C#)Hands-on expertise with FastAPI or comparable modern Python web frameworksStrong architectural skills with the ability to build reliable, maintainable, and scalable servicesHigh standards for code quality, rigorous testing practices, and operational readinessProven experience building and hosting production applications on Azure (application hosting, identity integration, monitoring, and secure configuration)Understanding of policy-driven cloud governance and compliance requirements in enterprise environmentsProduction-grade experience with NoSQL databases (Cosmos DB preferred)Demonstrated ability to integrate frontend applications with enterprise identity and authentication standardsNice to haveEnergy domain or upstream operations industry experienceFamiliarity with cloud deployment frameworks such as Terraform or ARM templatesData lake integrations and ETL patternsBackground job architecture for data analysis and report generationExperience utilizing developer tools like GitHub Copilot to accelerate deliveryWe offerMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)Health Savings AccountFlexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)Employee Assistance ProgramUnlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutionsMatched 401(k) Retirement Savings PlanPaid Time OffLegal Plan and Identity Theft ProtectionAccident InsuranceEmployee DiscountsPet InsuranceEmployee Stock Purchase Program