RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Python Developer in Westlake, TX.
Key Tasks:
* Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain production-quality Python applications, APIs, libraries, packages, and reusable components
* Apply object-oriented programming, modular architecture, design patterns, and clean-code principles to create maintainable, extensible, and scalable software
* Demonstrate advanced Python proficiency, including classes, modules, functions, data structures, type hints, packaging, dependency management, exception handling, and asynchronous or parallel-processing concepts
* Implement standardized patterns for logging, configuration management, command-line interfaces, input validation, error handling, and failure recovery
* Develop reusable frameworks, utilities, templates, and self-service capabilities that reduce duplication and improve developer productivity
* Write comprehensive unit, integration, and regression tests using appropriate mocking, fixtures, automation, and code-coverage practices
* Diagnose software defects, runtime failures, and performance bottlenecks; conduct root-cause analysis and implement sustainable remediation
* Design, configure, deploy, and support containerized applications on Kubernetes in AWS, Azure, or comparable public-cloud environments
* Use Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager templates to automate cloud and platform infrastructure
* Build and maintain CI/CD workflows using technologies such as GitHub, Jenkins, and Artifactory for source control, testing, packaging, artifact management, deployment, and release automation
* Implement structured logging, metrics, dashboards, monitors, and alerts to support highly available and operationally reliable applications and platforms
* Apply secure software-development practices, including peer reviews, dependency management, vulnerability remediation, secrets protection, and secure cloud configuration
REQUIREMENTS:
* Demonstrate strong problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and influencing skills, with a consistent focus on automation, software quality, reliability, and operational perfection
* Experience developing enterprise Python applications, backend services, API integrations, automation tools, internal frameworks, or platform-engineering software is preferred
* Experience with Kubernetes troubleshooting, cloud-platform engineering, high-availability design, application performance testing, and enterprise observability platforms is preferred
* Success in this role will be measured primarily by the delivery of high-quality, maintainable, well-tested, and production-ready Python software, along with improved software reuse, automation, platform reliability, and developer productivity
Nice to have:
* Familiarity with ETL/ELT pipelines, Apache Airflow, Apache Spark, and distributed data-processing concepts is beneficial
* AWS or Azure cloud certification is a plus
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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- Dice Id: kforcecx
- Position Id: ITAQG2194018
- Posted 4 hours ago
