{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"142687623f40ae764307fe84","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/142687623f40ae764307fe84","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/142687623f40ae764307fe84","title":"Full Stack Python Engineer","description":"An established technology organization supporting critical infrastructure projects is seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer for a 6-month contract to hire opportunity. The team develops enterprise web applications utilizing Python, Django, React, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Docker, and AWS within a modern engineering environment.This is an opportunity to join a collaborative development team working on production software that delivers measurable business impact. The organization is looking for an engineer who can contribute across the full application lifecycle, from backend services and database design through frontend user experiences. Candidates will gain exposure to cloud technologies, scalable systems, and a mature codebase while working alongside experienced software professionals.Required Skills & Experience6+ years of professional software development experienceStrong Python development experienceProduction experience building applications with DjangoProduction React development experienceTypeScript expertisePostgreSQL database design and query optimizationREST API development and integrationDocker containerization experienceAWS cloud platform experienceAutomated testing experienceGit version controlAgile/Scrum development experienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fieldAbility to work on-site in Covington, LADesired Skills & ExperienceCI/CD pipeline developmentApplication performance optimizationScalability and system tuning experienceExperience supporting large, established codebasesCloud architecture exposureOpen-source or GitHub contributionsUtility, industrial, engineering, or energy-sector software experienceWhat You Will Be DoingBuilding and enhancing full-stack web applicationsDeveloping backend services and APIsDesigning and optimizing database structuresCreating modern frontend user experiencesSupporting cloud-based deploymentsWriting and maintaining automated testsCollaborating with product and engineering teamsTech Breakdown35% Python/Django25% React/TypeScript15% PostgreSQL15% AWS & Docker10% Testing, CI/CD & DevOpsDaily Responsibilities75% Hands-on Development0% Management / Leadership25% Team CollaborationThe OfferCompetitive market-rate compensationPotential contract extensionPotential conversion to full-time employmentBonus eligibility: Not specifiedBenefitsMedical, Dental, VisionVacation Time401(k) eligibility where applicableStock Options: Not specifiedApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis now and in the future.Posted By: Andrew Slepitza","company":"Motion Recruitment","rawCompany":"motion recruitment","city":"Covington","state":"LA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-02T08:18:30.619Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Full Stack Python Engineer","description":"An established technology organization supporting critical infrastructure projects is seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer for a 6-month contract to hire opportunity. 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