Sr. Python Developer

Sr. Python Developer Location: Durham, North Carolina (Remote) Duration : 6 Month Contract to Hire Need two professional references at the time of submission. Required Skills: Python, Django, Typescript (on frontend and backend) Senior level - 7+ years of experience Candidates must be able to convert to FTE without any sponsorship Key Responsibilities Own and deliver projects across product, platform, and stakeholder teams. Design, develop, and maintain a central, monolithic system built on Python and Django. Develop and enhance system integrations and core platform functionality with a strong emphasis on API-driven architecture. Perform foundational engineering work focused on system improvements, stability, and modernization. Provide production support, including participating in an on-call rotation and troubleshooting bugs. Mentor teammates and elevate the team's technical execution standards. Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences. Required Qualifications Experience: A minimum of 7+ years of professional software engineering experience is required. Candidates must demonstrate strong experience in system design, development, and real-world application architecture. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Python and Django is mandatory. Candidates must have full-stack experience with a strong backend emphasis, including heavy API development and experience with TypeScript and MySQL. Education: A formal degree is not required. Experience and technical skill are prioritized. Preferred Qualifications Experience in healthcare technology, clinical laboratory, or genomics industries. Knowledge of AWS-native environments and cloud platforms. Familiarity with containerization, Kubernetes, or infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform. Experience designing and maintaining API platforms that serve multiple internal consumers. Familiarity with AI development tools such as Claude or Codex.