Backend Python developer

NATIONMIND LLC; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NationMind LLC in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Backend Python developer for a 12-month contract. The role focuses on migrating a legacy Perl application to a modern Python-based microservices architecture, designing API-driven services and enabling containerized deployments.

You will collaborate with Cloud Services, operations, and subject matter experts to deliver scalable distributed solutions that align with enterprise architecture and security standards, writing tests and documentation as you

Qualifications

• Strong Python expertise with demonstrated experience building production systems.
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs using the OpenAPI 3.0 specification.
• Experience developing large-scale, back-end applications and microservices.
• Ability to understand, develop, and maintain complex distributed systems.
• Experience with Agile development processes and tools, such as Jira, Confluence, Git, and Bitbucket.
• Experience with CI/CD practices and tools such as Jenkins and Ansible.
• Experience with Git-based source control and modern development workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience developing across multiple architectural layers (data, application, business).
• Experience creating technical documentation and training materials.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with geographically distributed teams.
• Experience with agentic software development tools; GitHub Copilot experience preferred.
• Experience with Kubernetes and/or OpenShift
• Experience contributing to or operating containerized microservices environments
• Familiarity with NFS and distributed file system concepts
• Experience with Perl (legacy system migration)
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments
• Experience with NetApp Network Attached Storage devices
• Experience analyzing and reporting on operational data with Oracle SQL and Splunk
• Experience developing automation using Ansible

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and evolve the Enterprise File System (EFS) platform and distributed services.
• Migrate legacy Perl-based applications to Python-based microservices architecture.
• Design and implement API-driven services and enable containerized deployments.
• Collaborate with cloud services engineering, operations, and SMEs to deliver scalable solutions.
• Write unit and integration tests and ensure clean integration with the broader platform.
• Follow enterprise development standards and security policies from development through deployment.

Skills

Python

RESTful APIs

Distributed systems

CI/CD

Agile/Jira/Confluence

Git/Bitbucket

Linux

OpenShift/Kubernetes

Perl legacy migration

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Git

Bitbucket

Jenkins

Ansible

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Oracle SQL

Splunk

Job description

About NationMind LLC:

NationMind LLC is a technology consulting firm focused on software development and QA testing services. We help clients build reliable, scalable applications with a strong emphasis on automation, performance, and quality. Our team works across industries, delivering solutions that drive innovation and operational efficiency. We are currently hiring skilled professionals for Backend Python developer to join our growing team.

Job Title:

Backend Python developer

Job Location:

Chandler, AZ (3 Days onsite, 2 Days work from home) hybrid role

Job type:

12 Months contract

Job Descriptions:

• The Cloud Services team is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and evolve the Enterprise File System (EFS) platform. EFS enables rapid packaging, deployment, and execution of distributed applications at scale across global data centers.
• The primary focus of this role is the migration of a legacy, Perl-based distributed application deployed on virtual hosts to a modern Python-based, microservices architecture. This includes designing and implementing API-driven services and enabling scalable, containerized deployments.
• This role will partner with cloud services engineering, operations teams, and subject matter experts to deliver modern distributed solutions aligned with enterprise architecture and security standards.
• Key responsibilities include developing high-quality software that meets functional, non-functional, and compliance requirements; implementing well-defined APIs; writing unit and integration tests; and ensuring solutions integrate cleanly into the broader platform with robust, well-tested interfaces.
• The candidate will be expected to follow enterprise development standards and adhere to all security policies from development through deployment.

Primary Skill:

Python

Secondary Skill:

Linux

Required Qualifications

• Strong Python expertise with demonstrated experience building production systems
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs using the OpenAPI 3.0 specification
• Experience developing large-scale, back-end applications and microservices
• Ability to understand, develop, and maintain complex distributed systems
• Experience with Agile development processes and tools, such as Jira, Confluence, Git, and Bitbucket
• Experience with CI/CD practices and tools such as Jenkins and Ansible
• Experience with Git-based source control and modern development workflows
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Experience developing across multiple architectural layers (data, application, business)
• Experience creating technical documentation and training materials
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to collaborate effectively with geographically distributed teams
• Experience with agentic software development tools; GitHub Copilot experience preferred
• Desired Qualifications
• Experience with Kubernetes and/or OpenShift
• Experience contributing to or operating containerized microservices environments
• Familiarity with NFS and distributed file system concepts
• Experience with Perl (especially for legacy system migration)
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments
• Experience with NetApp Network Attached Storage devices
• Experience analyzing and reporting on operational data with Oracle SQL and Splunk
• Experience developing automation using Ansible