Job Title: Python Software Engineer

Location: Remote (anywhere in the continental U.S.)

Work Style: Fully Remote

Contract to hire

Salary: $121,000 – $139,000 per year

Start: ASAP

Interview Process: Not specified

About the Role (Summary of project)

Gentis Solutions is seeking a Python Software Engineer to join its Professional Consultants group, working directly with clients to deliver high-performance, scalable, and cloud-native applications.

This is a remote, long-term consulting engagement (typically 12 months with potential for extension) focused on designing and deploying microservice-based RESTful APIs and cloud infrastructure solutions. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled engineer with deep experience in Python, containerization, and distributed systems.

What You’ll Do (Job Description):

• Develop, deploy, and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices using FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
• Design and implement cloud-based solutions using AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Manage containerized environments with Docker and Kubernetes (Helm experience a plus).
• Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform or equivalent tools.
• Optimize and scale services for performance and reliability.
• Work with SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) for data modeling and optimization.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub or comparable tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Implement and maintain authentication and security frameworks (OAuth, token-based auth).
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and architectural discussions.

What We’re Looking For (Must Haves):

• 4+ years of professional Python development experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience building RESTful APIs using FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
• 3+ years of experience deploying and managing microservices at scale.
• 3+ years of experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proven experience designing cloud-based deployments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Strong SQL and relational database skills.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git/GitHub).
• Understanding of web service architecture, microservice design patterns, and API best practices.
• Experience with authentication frameworks (OAuth, token-based).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred (Nice-to-Have Skills):

• Experience with API gateways.
• Expertise in FastAPI performance tuning and scaling for high-volume microservices.
• Experience with Model Control Plane (MCP) or platform development.
• Familiarity with cloud-native monitoring, logging, and tracing (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, etc.).

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