Full Stack Web Developer

Finch; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Finch in Houston designs, develops, documents, tests, implements, and debugs new and existing software solutions for large-scale internal use.

You will participate in the full development life cycle, collaborate with end users to prototype and refine components, maintain code, and integrate AI services, with 1–3 years in Python/Django and RESTful APIs; strong Linux/Windows server skills and attention to detail are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or business field; CS degree a plus.
• Software programming certifications are a plus.
• 1–3 years of Python development and Django experience recommended.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and databases (Oracle/SQL Server/PostgreSQL).
• Strong Linux/Windows Server administration and scripting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain internal software solutions for company use.
• Maintain source code, participate in code reviews, and contribute to design.
• Build customized applications for internal use and automate workflows.
• Identify and debug root causes; provide issue resolution through code changes.
• Assist with product installations, upgrades, and updates.

Skills

Python

Django

RESTful APIs

Linux

Windows Server

AI/ML concepts

Prompt engineering

Data processing

LLM apps

JSON processing

Learning agility

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

BS in Computer Science

IT Security courses

Programming certifications

Tools

GITLAB

JIRA

Celery

CI/CD pipelines

Cron jobs

OpenAI API / Azure AI

Job description

This role designs, develops, documents, tests, implements, and debugs new and existing software solutions for large-scale proprietary software for internal use. Serves as a technical expert on development projects. Participates in the full development life cycle, including requirements analysis and design. Writes technical specifications based on conceptual design and stated business requirements. Supports, maintains, and documents software functionality. Identifies and evaluates new technologies for implementation. Analyzes components to find causes of errors and revise programs as needed. Analyzes user needs, system requirements, and business processes to determine technical requirements. Consults with end user to prototype, refine, test, and debug components to meet needs.

Responsibilities:

• 10%, Analyzes user needs, system requirements, and business processes
• 25%, Maintain the source code for existing software products, participate in code reviews, software design and development process
• 25%, Develop customized applications for company internal use
• 15%, Identify and debug source cause of issues
• 15%, Provide issue resolution through configuration or code changes
• 10%, Perform or support product installations, upgrades, and updates

Skills/Qualifications:

• Python (3.6 and higher) programmer candidates, 1 - 3 years of development experience
• Django Framework 6.0 programmer candidates at least 1 year of development experience
• RESTful API’s programmer candidates, at least 1 year of development experience
• Database development using Oracle, SQL Server 2019 and higher, PostgreSQL 15+
• Advanced knowledge and experience with Linux (CentOS, RedHat, Ubuntu) and Windows Server (2019 and higher). Including: IIS, PowerShell, Command Prompt and batch file scripting (desired not required)
• Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts and experience integrating AI services (e.g., OpenAI, Azure AI, or similar APIs) into applications
• Experience with automation scripting and process optimization using Python (e.g., task automation, data processing, or workflow automation)
• Familiarity with tools or frameworks for automation and integration (such as Celery, cron jobs, or CI/CD pipelines)
• Exposure to prompt engineering or building AI-assisted features (e.g., chatbots, document processing, or intelligent workflows) is a plus
• Knowledge of data handling for AI applications (e.g., JSON processing, text preprocessing, or API-based data pipelines)
• Familiarity with LLM-based application development (e.g., building AI-powered features such as document summarization, search, or workflow assistants)
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills with extreme attention to detail
• Outstanding work ethic and commitment to individual and organizational success
• Excellent analytical and advanced troubleshooting skills with end-users/clients
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects, both independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to learn new things and continuously drive process improvement.
• Experience with Git Repositories (GITLAB) or JIRA

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in a business or IT-related area, IT Security-related classes a plus, BS in Computer Science a plus.
• Any software programming certifications are a plus.

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