Sr. Software Engineer – Python / FastAPI
Job Title: Sr. Software Engineer – Python/FastAPI & Secrets ManagementPay Rate: $65/hr on C2CLocation: Fort Worth, TX (Hybrid)Durations: 6-12+ Months with possible extension and conversions.Interview Process: Two rounds – first virtual, second onsiteEligibility: USC, GC-EAD and H4EADNote:Max Pay: $65/hr on C2COnly Local candidates. Airline experience(Required)Onsite Interview Required.Job Overview:We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong full-stack development experience and expertise in Python, FastAPI, RESTful services, and enterprise secrets-management solutions. This person will design and develop scalable applications, improve system reliability and security, mentor engineers, and lead the implementation of significant technical capabilities.Required:Strong front-end and back-end application development experience.5+ years of Python development experience.Strong proficiency with FastAPI.5+ years of experience developing RESTful web services and APIs.Hands-on experience with at least one of the following:HashiCorp VaultAWS Secrets ManagerAzure Key VaultStrong understanding of secure coding, system reliability, observability, and performance optimization.Proficiency with databases and persistence frameworks.Experience with PostgreSQL, object-relational mapping, and query performance tuning.Experience working with a cloud platform, preferably Microsoft Azure.Preferred:5+ years of experience with React, TypeScript, and JavaScript.Strong knowledge of object-oriented design principles and techniques.3+ years of experience with Terraform and HashiCorp Vault.3+ years of professional software design or open-source development experience.3+ years of experience using Git and GitHub.3+ years of experience working across Windows and Linux environments.Experience with cloud, distributed, and midrange systems.Shell scripting experience.Experience creating reusable libraries, frameworks, or shared technical components.Responsibilities:Design, develop, test, and implement large-scale front-end and back-end applications.Build scalable APIs and microservices using Python, FastAPI, and RESTful architecture.Write automated tests and document code, scripts, systems, and technical processes according to organizational standards.Design self-contained systems and lead the implementation of major capabilities within existing platforms.Integrate and manage secrets using HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, or Azure Key Vault.Conduct root-cause analysis and recommend solutions for system-level problems.Improve application reliability, resiliency, security, performance, and maintainability.Break down complex technical designs into manageable components that can be maintained by other engineers.Establish monitoring, instrumentation, and observability practices for applications in development.Define test suites and performance monitoring to ensure production latency and availability targets are met.Identify vulnerabilities and potential attack surfaces and guide teams in implementing security best practices.Promote reusable components, libraries, and development standards across teams.Identify smaller, high-value work items that can be delivered quickly.Mentor engineers and support their technical development.Evaluate and introduce new technologies and engineering approaches where appropriate.