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Advanced Backend Python API Developer with Azure and Databricks. Anywhere Type: Contract
Category: Data
Industry: Retail
Workplace Type: Remote
Reference ID: JN -022025-92836
Date Posted: 03/19/2025
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Description 100% Remote role We’re recruiting an Advanced Backend Python Developer to create and implement APIs as well as robust data pipelines, API’s, and scalable software solutions with best-practice data architectures. We want you to leverage your leading expertise in API Development and Data Engineering, software development, and cloud technologies to design and optimize the data infrastructure for a highly complex, employee-facing data and analytics web application. Team players only, with emphasis on openness, honesty, reliability, and mature competency.
Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance. Rate: $70 - $80 / hr. w2
Responsibilities - Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, reliable APIs
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions
- Implement security best practices to protect API endpoints and sensitive data
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
- Create and maintain comprehensive API documentation
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to architecture decisions
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in production environments
Experience Requirements - Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- 7+ years of software development experience with a focus on Python and backend systems
- Strong proficiency in Python / PySpark programming (must have)
- Extensive experience in API development and implementation (must have)
- Expertise with FastAPI.
- Proven track record building and maintaining RESTful APIs
- Solid experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server)
- Experience with Microsoft Azure & Databricks, Medallion Architecture
- Strong understanding of API security best practices (OAuth 2.0, JWT authentication)
- Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration tools
- Proficiency in automated testing (pytest) for unit, integration, and API endpoint testing
- Ability to create comprehensive API documentation using Swagger/OpenAPI
- Link to GitHub profile, to showcase your skills. And Projects.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Soft Skills - Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
- Strong problem-solving and debugging capabilities
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Adaptable and quick to learn new technologies
- High attention to detail and commitment to code quality
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range. W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality. Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com. About Eliassen Group Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate. Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Don’t miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!
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