Python Developer

Job Description

Title: Python Application Support Developer(1-2 years)

Location: Nashville, TN (Hybrid)

Work Schedule: US Central Business Hours

Employment Type: Contract

On-Call: Required

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated Python Application Support Developer with 1–2 years of professional experience to support and maintain production applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Python, Apache Airflow, SQL, and application troubleshooting.

In this role, you will work closely with business users and engineering teams to monitor application performance, troubleshoot production issues, and implement minor bug fixes and enhancements. You will also leverage Cursor, an AI-assisted development IDE , to improve development efficiency and accelerate troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor production applications and ensure system availability and reliability.
• Triage, investigate, and resolve production incidents and application support tickets.
• Monitor application health, review logs, and identify potential issues proactively.
• Perform minor bug fixes, code modifications, and application enhancements using Python.
• Utilize Cursor AI-assisted IDE to improve development productivity and troubleshooting.
• Support Apache Airflow workflows and troubleshoot data pipeline failures.
• Write and execute SQL queries to investigate data-related issues.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and business stakeholders to resolve application issues.
• Participate in the on-call support rotation and respond to production incidents as required.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and document incident resolutions.
• Maintain and update technical documentation and application support runbooks.

Required Technical Skills

• 1–2 years of professional experience in Python development.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Airflow and data pipelines.
• Good SQL skills, including querying, joins, and data troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Docker and containerized applications.
• Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
• Ability to read and understand Python code, application logs, and stack traces.
• Experience or understanding of production application support, incident management, and root cause analysis.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Expectations

• Willingness to work in a hybrid environment in Nashville, TN.
• Ability to work during US Central business hours.
• Flexibility to participate in an on-call rotation.
• Strong willingness to learn, troubleshoot, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.