Lead Python Backend Developer (Python + Oracle PL/SQL)

Job Title: Lead Python Backend Developer (Python + Oracle PL/SQL)Location: Houston, TXWork Arrangement: Fully Onsite (5 Days per week)Employment Type: ContractDuration: 7+ months (Based on May 9, 2026 – December 31, 2026 timeline)Pay Range: $42.00/hr. to $46.00/hr. on W2 | $53.57/hr. to $60.00/hr. on C2CDomain: Banking & Financial ServicesApplication Deadline: June 30, 2026SKILLS REQUIRED:Primary (Must-Have):✔️10+ years of core Python development experience (Python 3.x)✔️Advanced hands-on backend development using Django, Flask, and FastAPI✔️Strong relational database expertise across Oracle (including PL/SQL), PostgreSQL, and MySQL✔️Expertise in RESTful architectures, custom middleware, microservices, and distributed systems✔️Deep data modeling, complex query optimization, and secure transaction managementSecondary (Good to Have):✔️Comprehensive DevOps and CI/CD practice execution (automated testing, pipelines, and system monitoring)✔️Previous leadership experience in architectural decision-making, technical stack selection, and platform roadmap planning✔️Exceptional root-cause analysis skills for troubleshooting complex data, performance, and application integration issuesPOSITION OVERVIEWWe are seeking an Elite Senior Python Backend Lead with 10+ years of dedicated engineering experience to spearhead critical backend systems fully onsite in Houston, TX. Operating in a high-performance banking environment, you will bridge the gap between robust application development and complex database management. The ideal candidate is a technical expert specializing in high-throughput API design, distributed microservices, and enterprise-level database systems like Oracle and PostgreSQL, ensuring high availability, peak optimization, and platform stability.ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES✔️Design, build, and maintain scalable, production-grade backend systems using Python 3.x, Django, Flask, and FastAPI frameworks.✔️Architect and implement complex RESTful APIs, microservices, and custom middleware tailored for high-volume financial data processing.✔️Manage and optimize large-scale relational databases, taking ownership of data modeling, transaction management, and writing high-performance Oracle PL/SQL and PostgreSQL queries.✔️Lead the triage and swift resolution of complex production anomalies, tackling intricate performance degradation, system integration issues, and data discrepancies.✔️Champion modern DevOps practices by building and maintaining robust CI/CD automation deployment pipelines, comprehensive unit testing, and system monitoring health checks.✔️Provide technical leadership and collaborate with stakeholders to influence architectural governance, technology selection, and long-term platform roadmap planning.BENEFITSMedical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)EEOC ComplianceWe are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.DISCLAIMERAI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.