Senior Software Engineer (Python) -Contract

Emergent Software

Minneapolis, MN

Contract

Senior

about 2 months ago

Job Description

About the Role

This is a 12-month contract role with potential for full-time conversion. It is a hybrid position (onsite and remote), with work locations available in Minneapolis, MN and Nashville, TN. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining high-impact software applications and platforms, collaborating with stakeholders, mentoring junior developers, and integrating emerging technologies such as AI and machine learning.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain robust, scalable web applications and APIs
Integrate AI/ML tools, including large language models and generative AI to improve analytics and automation
Translate complex business requirements into practical and elegant technical solutions
Collaborate cross-functionally with technical and non-technical teams
Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in software development
Review and test code to maintain high standards of quality and reliability
Support and enhance an existing suite of production applications
Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies, especially in AI/ML and cloud services

Requirements

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
7+ years of experience developing and deploying web applications
Proficiency in Python (version 3.11 preferred)
Experience with RESTful API development using frameworks such as Flask or FastAPI
Strong understanding of relational databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL), including schema design and optimization
Familiarity with AI/ML models or a demonstrated interest in applying AI technologies
Experience with Docker and cloud platforms (AWS or Azure)
Strong communication skills and a track record of working effectively in cross-functional teams
Experience leading technical projects and mentoring others

Nice to Have

Master's degree in a technical or quantitative field
Background in data engineering, ETL, or real-time data processing
Familiarity with tools in our stack: PostgreSQL, Flask, FastAPI, React, Docker, Redis, CircleCI, Pandas, Numpy, AWS Lambdas
Experience in regulated or data-intensive industries
Contributions to open-source projects or published work in AI, ML, or developer tools

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