Sr. Python Developer

Sr. Python Developer | Durham, North Carolina, United States Sr. Python Developer (Remote, Contract-to-Hire) Durham, NC | 6-Month Contract-to-Hire | No Visa Sponsorship About the Role Join a forward-thinking engineering team as a Sr. Python Developer, supporting mission-critical systems that drive lab order intake, processing, and interpretation. In this high-impact, fully remote position, you'll solve complex, ambiguous problems, lead key integration projects, and set the technical standard for a collaborative, globally distributed team. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity for professionals authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. Responsibilities - Own and deliver end-to-end projects across product and platform teams - Design, build, and maintain a central monolithic system using Python and Django - Develop robust API-driven system integrations with a strong backend focus - Modernize and stabilize core platform functionality for long-term scalability - Provide production support and participate in on-call rotations - Mentor junior engineers and elevate team performance through technical leadership - Communicate technical solutions clearly to stakeholders across technical levels Required Skills and Experience - 7+ years of professional software engineering experience - Advanced proficiency in Python and Django - Strong backend/full-stack development experience, including API design - Solid TypeScript skills (front and backend development) - Experience working with MySQL databases - Demonstrated expertise in system architecture and integration - Authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship Preferred Skills - Experience in healthcare, clinical laboratory, or genomics technology - Familiarity with AWS-native environments and cloud platforms - Exposure to containerization, Kubernetes, or infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform) - Experience designing and maintaining multi-consumer API platforms - Knowledge of AI tools (e.g., Claude, Codex) Benefits - Competitive contract compensation with potential for full-time hire - 100% remote work; collaborate with a distributed, innovative engineering team - Opportunity to work on cutting-edge, impactful systems in the health tech space - Fast-paced environment with mentorship and career growth opportunities How to Apply Ready to elevate your career and technical impact? Apply now with your resume and a summary of relevant experience.