Should be local to NY/NJ/CT within commute for client consideration MANDATORY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 8+ years of experience in software analysis, design, and development for large-scale, public-facing web applications serving diverse user populations.
8+ years of experience building applications using Python and Django (Django 4.x preferred), including Django REST Framework for API development.
6+ years of experience with React for building responsive, component-based user interfaces in production applications.
5+ years of experience writing SQL and designing schemas for PostgreSQL, including migrations, query optimization, and working with large datasets.
5+ years of experience with Redis for caching and Celery for distributed task queue processing, including background job orchestration for data-intensive operations.
4+ years of experience with unit testing, integration testing, and automated regression testing in Python (pytest or equivalent) and JavaScript/React testing frameworks.
4+ years of experience working in CI/CD environments (Azure DevOps or equivalent) and collaborating with DevOps and database administration teams.
4+ years of experience validating application behavior across interconnected systems, including cross-functional regression testing and performance validation under load Prior experience in education, government, or public-sector technology particularly enrollment or admissions systems at scale
Experience with algorithm implementation (matching, placement, or optimization) in production systems
Experience with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA), responsive mobile design, and SSO/SAML authentication in Django
Experience writing high-concurrency code, including database query optimization, caching strategies, and async task design.
Experience with end-to-end testing frameworks (Cypress or equivalent) and performance testing tools (e.g., LoadRunner)
Familiarity with secure coding standards or equivalent (OWASP Top 10)
Experience with Splunk, Sentry, or equivalent observability tools