Job Title: Sr. Software Engineer – Python Full Stack (AWS)
Location: Irvine, CA (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Contract to Hire
About the Role
We are seeking a Software Engineer III – Python Full Stack to join our engineering team in building next-generation cloud-native applications.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience developing scalable backend services in Python, modern frontend applications using React/Typescript, and deploying solutions on AWS.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, deploy, and maintain high-performance applications supporting mission-critical enterprise platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Full Stack Development
Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using Python and modern frontend technologies.
Build responsive, reusable, and high-performance user interfaces using React.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
Develop secure RESTful APIs and backend services using FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth2, JWT, SSO).
Backend Engineering
Develop scalable microservices using Python.
Design robust database schemas and optimize SQL queries.
Integrate applications with third-party REST APIs and internal enterprise systems.
Implement asynchronous processing and messaging where appropriate.
Cloud & DevOps
Develop and deploy cloud-native applications on AWS.
Build and maintain containerized applications using Docker.
Deploy applications to Kubernetes (EKS).
Develop CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI.
Monitor application health and optimize cloud resources.
Database & Data Management
Design and optimize relational databases.
Work with:
PostgreSQL
MySQL
DynamoDB
Redis
Optimize application performance and database efficiency.
Software Engineering
Participate in architecture discussions and technical design reviews.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
Perform code reviews and mentor junior engineers.
Troubleshoot production issues and improve application reliability.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
10+ years of professional software engineering experience.
Strong expertise in Python.
Experience with FastAPI, Flask, or Django.