Senior Python Developer - Distributed Systems

  • Houston, TX
  • Posted 8 hours ago | Updated 1 hour ago

Overview

On Site
$80 - $90
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

Senior Python Developer
Software Engineer
Backend Developer
Distributed Systems
Microservices
Concurrency
Multiprocessing
Asynchronous Programming
AsyncIO
Kafka
RabbitMQ
Message Queues
Kubernetes
Docker
Azure
Cloud Native
Immutable Infrastructure
CI/CD
GitHub
System Architecture
System Design
High Performance Computing
Real-time Processing
Financial Systems
Energy Systems
Linux
Messaging Systems
Data Pipelines
Debugging
Scalability
Fault Tolerance
DevOps Collaboration
Independent Developer
Mentorship
Stakeholder Management

Job Details

Job Title: Senior Python Developer Distributed Systems
Location: Houston, TX

Duration: 12 Months

 

Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Python Developer capable of designing and developing scalable distributed applications. You ll work in a high-performance environment to build fault-tolerant systems using multiprocessing, container orchestration (Kubernetes), and real-time messaging frameworks (Kafka). Ideal candidates are experienced in system architecture, mentoring, and stakeholder collaboration.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Architect, design, and build distributed systems using Python (beyond scripting level)
  • Implement multiprocessing/concurrency strategies for performance optimization
  • Develop and maintain microservices deployed via Docker and Kubernetes
  • Integrate Kafka and Azure components for high-volume, asynchronous processing
  • Collaborate closely with DevOps on CI/CD pipelines and immutable infrastructure setups
  • Drive architectural decisions ensuring scalability, fault tolerance, and data integrity
  • Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and support system troubleshooting
  • Engage with stakeholders to align technical outputs with business value

 

Required Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of professional software development experience (Python focus)
  • Demonstrable expertise developing distributed systems, not just API/web services
  • Strong understanding of multiprocessing, concurrency, async I/O, threading
  • Hands-on experience with Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, Azure, and GitHub workflows
  • Strong software engineering fundamentals design patterns, architectural design, and testing
  • Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills
  • Proven ability to work independently and deliver production-quality systems

 

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with financial or energy trading applications
  • Previous leadership/mentorship exposure
  • Familiarity with microservices for immutable infrastructure deployments

 

Keywords: Senior Python Developer, Software Engineer, Backend Developer, Distributed Systems, Microservices, Concurrency, Multiprocessing, Asynchronous Programming, AsyncIO, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Message Queues, Kubernetes, Docker, Azure, Cloud Native, Immutable Infrastructure, CI/CD, GitHub, System Architecture, System Design, High Performance Computing, Real-time Processing, Financial Systems, Energy Systems, Linux, Messaging Systems, Data Pipelines, Debugging, Scalability, Fault Tolerance, DevOps Collaboration, Independent Developer, Mentorship, Stakeholder Management

 

About VDart Group
VDart Group is a global leader in technology, product, and talent solutions, serving Fortune 500 clients in 13 countries. With over 4,000 professionals worldwide, we deliver innovation, operational excellence, and measurable outcomes across industries. Guided by our commitment to People, Purpose, and Planet, VDart is recognized with an EcoVadis Bronze Medal and as a UN Global Compact member, reflecting our dedication to sustainable practices.

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