Job Title
Senior Backend Engineer (Python / Security)
Location & Work Model
Fort Worth, TX / Hybrid/ Long term Contract
About the Role
Lead system design, write high-quality code, and mentor engineers to build reliable, secure, and maintainable applications. You will drive technical craftsmanship, improve system observability, and enforce best practices in security and performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Write, test, and document code, scripts, and technical processes following team standards.
- Design self-contained systems and lead the delivery of key features in existing architectures.
- Break complex system designs into smaller tasks that junior engineers can build and maintain.
- Perform root cause analysis on complex technical issues and define concrete steps to fix them.
- Build test suites and set up system instrumentation to meet strict latency and availability targets.
- Identify security risks, eliminate open vulnerabilities, and apply best practices to protect attack surfaces.
- Guide the team in observability, logging, and supportability to spot system failures early.
- Coach and formally mentor team members to build their skills, code quality, and technical knowledge.
- Promote reusable components across projects and introduce modern approaches to existing problems.
- Lead agile delivery by prioritizing small work batches that deliver fast value.
- 5 to 7 years of full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) experience building large-scale, full-stack applications.
- 5+ years of experience with Python, including deep proficiency in FastAPI.
- 5+ years of experience developing RESTful web services.
- Direct experience with secrets management tools: HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, or Azure Key Vault.
- 5+ years of experience with React, TypeScript, and JavaScript.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with Terraform and Vault.
- 3+ years of experience with Git, GitHub, and shell scripting across Linux and Windows environments.
- 3+ years of system design and open-source contribution experience.
- Strong proficiency in Azure cloud platform services.
- Strong knowledge of object-oriented design (OOD) principles.
- Deep experience with relational databases, PostgreSQL, ORM frameworks, and query performance tuning.
About VGAI Solutions
VGAI Solutions is an AI-native and technology solutions firm that helps organizations build high-performing engineering and technology teams. MBE-certified and ISO 9001-registered, we operate across the USA, Mexico, UAE, Mauritius, and India, with our Global Delivery Center in Hyderabad. From specialized IT to engineering talent to end-to-end AI solutions, we deliver the human capital that powers our Fortune 1000 clients.
Equal Opportunity Statement
VGAI Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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