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The ideal candidate has a passion for clean code, modern architecture, and mentoring fellow developers.\nKey Responsibilities:\nDesign & Development: Architect, design, and develop scalable and efficient back-end solutions using Python and Node.js.\n\nSystem Integration: Integrate various APIs, databases, and third-party services into the existing system architecture.\nCode Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code while following best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.\nPerformance Optimization: Identify performance bottlenecks and optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.\nCollaboration: Work closely with front-end developers, DevOps, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and deployment of applications.\nMentorship: Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical leadership to junior developers and team members.\nProblem Solving: Analyze complex problems and develop innovative solutions to address technical challenges.\nContinuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in software development and suggest improvements to current processes and tools.\nTesting & Debugging: Develop and execute unit and integration tests to ensure the reliability and stability of the applications.\nDocumentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for the developed solutions, including design specifications, user guides, and technical manuals.\nKey Requirements:\nApplicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.\nProficiency: 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on Python and Node.js.\nLanguage Expertise: 5+ years of strong proficiency in Python (Django, Flask) and Node.js, with a solid understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript.\nBack-End Expertise: Experience in building RESTful APIs, microservices, and server-side applications.\nDatabase Knowledge: Proficiency in working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).\nCloud Services: Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and familiarity with DevOps practices.\nVersion Control: Strong experience with Git and version control workflows.\nAgile Methodology: Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.\nProblem-Solving Skills: Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.\nCommunication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nFront-End Knowledge: Basic understanding of front-end technologies such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.\nCI/CD Pipelines: Experience in setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines.\nContainerization: Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.\nTesting Frameworks: Experience with testing frameworks such as Jest, Mocha, PyTest, or others.","company":"Wells Fargo","rawCompany":"wellsfargo","city":"Abrams","state":"WI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-06T15:43:10.665Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1254.00","title":"Web Developers","slug":"web-developers"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Backend Developer (Python / Node.js) (contract)","description":"Description\nTitle: Senior Backend Developer (Python / Node.js)\nLocation: Wisconsin, WI\nDuration: 12 months\nWork Engagement: W2\nWork Schedule: Hybrid 3 days in office/2 days remote\nBenefits on offer for this contract position: Health Insurance, Life insurance, 401K and Voluntary Benefits\nSummary:\nWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Developer with strong expertise in Python and Node.js to design, develop, and optimize scalable, high-performance applications. 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