Python application developer

Overview

On Site
$50 - $70
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

PEP 8
ArcGIS Server
Arcpy
SQL
google's geocoding API
OAuth2
API keys
Git
workflows

Job Details

Hi All,

Please find the below job description and do let me know if you're interested in this position

Seeking a skilled and experienced Python developer to modernize and refactor the Python codebase that supports an existing full-stack geocoding system.

Python- Application developer

Phoenix, AZ - Onsite

Key Responsibilities:
Assess the current Python codebase, workflows, and dependencies related to geocoding and spatial data processing.
Refactor and modernize existing Python scripts to improve code readability, modularity, and adherence to best practices (e.g., PEP 8, logging, error handling).
Maintain and improve integration with multiple geocoding services, including locally installed geocoding software, ArcGIS Server REST-based services, and Google Maps Geocoding API (including quota management and API key security)
Transition data processing from flat files (CSVs, Esri file geodatabases) to an ArcGIS Enterprise Geodatabase (SQL Server).
Implement robust logging, error handling, and validation throughout the codebase.
Optimize and document fallback logic for handling geocoding failures and manual resolution workflows.
Produce high-quality technical documentation, including code comments and usage instructions, architecture diagrams and workflow documentation.
Improve the logging and reporting framework for better error tracking and system transparency.
Collaborate with internal GIS and IT staff for requirements clarification, testing, and implementation support.

Required Skills & Experience:
Core Technical Proficiency
Python Proficiency Advanced experience writing clean, modular Python code for data processing and automation.
Familiarity with best practices including PEP 8, logging, and error handling; libraries may include: pandas, os, shutil, logging, arcpy, pyodbc, requests
Experience using ArcPy for spatial joins, geoprocessing, and field calculations
Strong understanding of SQL Server databases, including querying and updating tabular data
working knowledge of geospatial data stored in ArcGIS Enterprise Geodatabases
Experience working with third-party geocoding APIs, especially Google s Geocoding API (including authentication, usage limits, and response parsing)
Familiarity with API security protocols such as OAuth2, API keys, or JWT
Understanding of API authentication and security protocols
Software Development Best Practices
Adherence to PEP 8 and modular design principles
Use of Git for version control and collaboration
Experience writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
Comfortable working independently and delivering clear, reliable deliverables in a contract environment

Preferred Qualifications
Experience modernizing or rewriting legacy Python codebases
Familiarity with geocoding accuracy scoring, fallback strategies, and manual resolution workflows
Prior work with public health, government, or GIS teams is a plus

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