Immediate Opportunities - Senior Full-Stack Python Engineer (Backend & Data Platform Focus) in Detroit MI (Hybrid)

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using Python and Django.
• Build and enhance RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Develop dynamic and responsive user interfaces using React or Angular.
• Design and optimize complex SQL queries, including window functions and advanced database concepts.
• Develop and maintain data processing pipelines and backend services supporting analytical workloads.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices.
• Work with Linux-based environments and perform system troubleshooting.
• Build and deploy applications using Docker and containerization technologies.
• Design and implement Django middleware, serializers, and application architecture components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.
• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical design sessions.
• Troubleshoot production issues and optimize application performance.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python programming and object-oriented design principles.
• Extensive experience with Django and Django REST Framework.
• Strong understanding of backend architecture and distributed systems.
• Advanced SQL skills, including joins, indexing, query optimization, and window functions.
• Experience working in Linux environments and command-line tools.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized application deployments.
• Experience with REST APIs, authentication mechanisms, and API integrations.
• Proficiency with React.js or Angular for frontend development.
• Strong understanding of software design patterns and application scalability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data engineering concepts and analytical data platforms.
• Experience designing manifest-driven or metadata-driven UI frameworks.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience building enterprise applications involving registration systems, payment processing, dashboards, and reporting platforms.