Python Developer

Our client, located in NJ, is currently in need of a Python Developer for a 2 year contract. The consultant will work remotely in support of Python automation in support of their SRE team.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement clean, maintainable object-oriented Python code for services and automation. Use Git, Jira, and Bitbucket for source control, branching strategies, and pull-request workflows. Work in an Agile team: sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, backlog refinement. Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automated tests, and deployment/runbook documentation. Troubleshoot, profile, and optimize application and automation performance. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team best practices. ResponsibilitiesBuild, maintain, and improve internal cloud infrastructure automation platform using Python. Design and build testing frameworks to enable regular, repeatable testing of customer APIs, with eventual handoff to the customer’s Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team. Serve as a local EMEA advocate for automation, supporting EMEA and APAC teams with issues related to currently available Operations task-focused automation, especially where expertise in the customer’s broad automation architecture is required. Support customer operations and storage/backup teams by helping them navigate the existing automation framework and troubleshoot issues. This is adjacent and supportive of the service from SRE team, providing an application development centric complement to SRE service Required SkillsAbility to work on a W2 basis 6+ years professional experience developing in Python with strong object-oriented programming skills. Proven experience with Git workflows and Bitbucket (pull requests, branching strategies). API design Microservice and Cloud Architecture Principles Experience working in Agile teams and familiarity with Agile ceremonies. Must be able to use AI-assisted development tools (code completion, LLM-assisted coding, AI-driven test generation, and AI-assisted code review) to accelerate delivery and improve quality. Ansible and configuration management for provisioning and automation. Mongo query development Strong debugging, testing (unit/integration), and CI/CD mindset. Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally. Desired SkillsInfrastructure automation experience (IaC, automation frameworks, API pipeline automation). Familiarity with storage technologies (SAN/NAS, object storage, distributed storage systems). Experience writing or maintaining tools in Golang. Kafka experience (producers/consumers, stream processing) preferred. Container experience (Docker, Kubernetes) preferred. Cloud platform experience (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and observability tooling. Comfortable participating in and conducting code reviews. Familiarity with the Richardson Maturity Model Knowledge of OPENAPI spec ClearBridge Technology Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We Offer Excellent Benefits And Compensation Packages.The expected hourly rate range for this role is: $55 – 85 per hourThe posted range is an estimate, the actual compensation offer will be based on the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications and will be in line with internal equity.