Python Technical SME

Job Title: Python Technical SMELocation: San Jose, CA(Onsite)Contract: 6-9+ months.Experience: 07+ yearsJob DescriptionHigh-Level JD (Summary)The Python Technical SME is the ultimate technical escalation point and hands-on Strike Team" lead for the Python language pod. This is a heavy Backend Coding and Refactoring role focused on resolving complex dynamic language failures, strict version incompatibilities, and critical API breaking changes across large-scale Python codebases. The SME intervenes when automated migration scripts fail, ensuring application stability during major dependency and runtime upgrades.Core ResponsibilitiesDetailed JD & Responsibilities: Hands-On Hardcore Refactoring: Resolve subtle runtime type errors, dynamic import issues, andbreaking changes introduced by major library version bumps across large Python codebases. Resolving Dependency Conflicts: Deeply analyze hierarchical pyproject.toml, requirements.txt,and setup configurations to resolve transitive dependency deadlocks. Custom Patching Management: Debug and merge historical custom overrides and patches toalign with clean upstream package releases. Architectural Conversions: Execute multi-version layout migrations and structure cleanboundaries for shared internal Python libraries. C-Extension & FFI Auditing: Manage and refactor complex Python-to-C/C++ bindings, addressingmemory management and interpreter overhead during upgrades. Mandatory Backend Coding & Refactoring Skills