Senior Python Platform Engineer

Our client in Addison, TX, is seeking a Senior Python Platform Engineer to design and build resilient, cloud-native backend systems that support critical enterprise operations. This hands-on role focuses on building scalable, self-healing platforms that perform reliably in production. You’ll modernize backend services, replace fragile automation with distributed systems, and build infrastructure centered on scalability, observability, fault tolerance, and maintainability. This is a direct-hire opportunity working fully on-site in Addison, TX. COMPENSATION: $145,000 range, depending on the candidate's experience, etc. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Design and develop scalable Python backend services, APIs, and automation platforms Modernize legacy Python processes into maintainable cloud-native architectures Build distributed systems capable of handling large-file processing and long-running workloads Implement resiliency patterns including retry logic, checkpointing, recovery workflows, and fault isolation Engineer self-healing systems that can recover from network interruptions, infrastructure instability, and container restarts Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS preferred) Develop workflow orchestration solutions using Apache Airflow or similar platforms Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation Establish monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability standards across production environments WHAT YOU’LL BRING: 10+ years of software engineering experience with strong expertise in Python 3.x backend development Proven experience building and operating scalable production systems Strong understanding of distributed systems, resiliency engineering, and platform reliability Hands-on experience with: Python, Docker, Kubernetes / AKS, Azure cloud services, Apache Airflow, Linux, REST APIs, SQL databases, Git / GitLab, & CI/CD pipelines Experience with any of the following is a strong plus: Azure Container Apps, Azure Storage Accounts, Azure Service Bus, Azure Key Vault, Azure Monitor / Application Insights, Redis, Solr, JavaScript, Java, & C/C++ APPLY TODAY ! CP# 8562