Akkodis · 4 hours ago
Python Developer
St. Louis County, MO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$65/hr - $68/hr
6+ years expAkkodis is seeking a Senior Python Backend Developer for a 6-month contract role with a client located in St. Louis. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and deploying robust APIs and web applications, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure security, performance, and maintainability.
Information Technology & Services
Hiring Manager
Saurabh Singh
Responsibilities
API Development: Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable RESTful APIs using Python and the FastAPI framework
Web Application Delivery: Collaborate with frontend teams to build and integrate APIs with web applications
CI/CD Ownership: Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps to ensure rapid and reliable delivery of code to production
Secure Development: Implement security best practices across web applications and APIs, including OAuth2, JWT, and secure coding standards
Code Quality & Testing: Write clean, modular code with strong emphasis on unit testing, integration testing, and code reviews
Documentation & Collaboration: Maintain thorough documentation and collaborate effectively with team members
Qualification
Required
6+ years of professional experience in software development
Strong background in API development
Experience with web application delivery
Experience in secure, scalable backend services
Deep focus on Python development using the FastAPI framework
Well-versed in CI/CD leveraging ADO and/or GitHub
Ability to design, build, and deploy robust APIs and web applications
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure security, performance, and maintainability
Experience in implementing security best practices across web applications and APIs, including OAuth2, JWT, and secure coding standards
Ability to write clean, modular code with strong emphasis on unit testing, integration testing, and code reviews
Experience in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Additional voluntary benefits
An EAP program
Commuter benefits
401K plan
Paid Sick Leave
Holiday pay
Company
Akkodis
Akkodis provides digital engineering solutions for sustainable and innovative industries.
10001+ employees
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