Python Developer

Job#: 3016742

Job Description:

Job Title: Full Stack Python FastAPI Developer

Duration: 9 Months Contract Role

Location: Denver, CO or Chicago, IL. This specific role is required to be fulfilled onsite 5 days a week

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to story refinement and requirements definition

• Perform spikes or proof-of-concept work to mitigate risk or implement new ideas

• Develop code solutions and unit tests to deliver stories according to acceptance criteria and compliance requirements

• Utilize multiple architectural components across data, application, and business layers to design and develop client requirements

• Assist the team in resolving technical complexities related to story implementation

• Design, develop, and modify architecture components, application interfaces, and solution enablers while maintaining architectural integrity

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites including integration, regression, and performance tests

Mandatory Skills:

• Experience designing, developing, and deploying high-volume, multi-tier, distributed transactional applications

• Deep knowledge of Python FastAPI framework or similar technology

• Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL databases

• Deep understanding of Git version control

• Strong understanding of unit testing frameworks

• Experience working in an Agile development environment with solid knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

• Experience with data access technologies and design patterns

• Strong relational database experience, including SQL, data modeling, SQL objects, query optimization, and join conditions

• Experience with component-based web application frameworks

• Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and SOLID design principles

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Bonus Skills:

• .NET Core

• Jenkins

• MSBuild

• Ansible

• XLR

• Automated testing tools

Desired Skills:

• Experience designing and implementing event-based integration services using message brokers such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, including Kanban and Scrum

• Experience with cybersecurity-related workflows, solutions, or implementations

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.