Senior Python Engineer

Job Title: Senior Python Engineer Pay: $155,000 - $185,000 annually Location: Alpharetta (Hybrid - mix of remote and on-site work) Summary Join a pioneering team in building a highly data-centric clearinghouse product from the ground up. As a Senior Python Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining backend services and APIs that support innovative risk management solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on a modern, cloud-native tech stack within a highly visible and rapidly growing product environment. You will collaborate with talented cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and performant backend systems at the forefront of the company's strategic initiatives. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering, specializing in cloud-native backend development Extensive experience building production-grade Python applications and RESTful APIs using frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django Solid proficiency with AWS services including Lambda, ECS/Fargate, API Gateway, S3, and RDS Strong SQL skills with experience in query design and performance optimization Hands-on experience working with data lakes (e.g., S3, Redshift) and data pipelines Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and modern deployment practices (CI/CD workflows) Familiarity with service reliability, observability, logging, and monitoring best practices Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, innovative environment Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain Python backend services and REST APIs to enable core product features Collaborate with data engineers to integrate data from lakes and warehouses, ensuring efficient data consumption Construct well-structured, maintainable code with an eye toward scalability and long-term support Define API contracts and service boundaries to optimize performance and usability for internal and external consumers Interface with data pipelines and perform SQL tuning to support application features Implement security best practices, including authentication and authorization, across services Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and collaborative planning sessions Troubleshoot and resolve issues across application, storage, and integration layers, continuously improving system reliability Contribute to ongoing development of backend patterns, tooling, and dev workflows Benefits Opportunity to work on a groundbreaking new product within a highly visible and strategic initiative Be part of a modern tech stack leveraging cloud technologies, data, and automation Collaborative and innovative team environment with growth opportunities Competitive salary package with room for growth as the project scales Flexible hybrid working arrangement with a supportive company culture