Job#: 3023939 Job Description: Python API Developer with Network Load Balancing
Location: Columbus, OH / Charlotte, NC / Irving, TX / Iselin, NJ
Work Schedule: 3x Hybrid each week
Duration: Upto 24 Months Contract
Employment Type: W2
Rate Range: $60-70/hr. on W2
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced API Developer with a strong background in network load balancing technologies and hands-on software development. This role focuses on building and maintaining APIs that integrate with enterprise-grade network solutions. The ideal candidate is proficient in Python, with practical experience using FastAPI and Django. This is not a DevOps position.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, enhance, and maintain APIs that support network load balancing solutions.
- Collaborate with infrastructure and engineering teams to integrate APIs with enterprise network platforms.
- Automate configuration and operational workflows using Ansible.
- Build and maintain Python-based services using FastAPI and Django frameworks.
- Ensure code quality, reliability, and performance through best-practice development standards.
- Participate in design discussions, technical reviews, and solution planning.
- Contribute to documentation, operational readiness, and knowledge sharing across teams.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of overall development experience.
- Recent experience with Python, specifically using the FastAPI and Django frameworks.
- Networking load balancing experience.
- Experience with API integration with load balancers.
- Strong understanding of network load balancing solutions and related technologies.
- Proficiency with Ansible for automation and configuration management.
- Solid understanding of software engineering principles and secure coding practices.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Kubernetes or Red Hat OpenShift.
- Background working in large-scale, highly regulated environments.
This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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