Python Backend Engineer - Microservices & APIs (Contract)

BC Forward; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Inclusive culture

Exposure to cutting-edge technologies

Job summary

BCforward is seeking a Python Backend Software Engineer to join a dynamic team delivering scalable Python services and RESTful microservices. The role focuses on backend development, distributed systems, and collaborating with business users to rapidly prototype solutions.

You will work with SQLAlchemy, relational and NoSQL databases, and modern CI/CD tools, within an Agile environment and a hybrid schedule (minimum 3 days onsite weekly). Start ASAP, contract role for 12 months.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Python for backend development and web services.
• Solid knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
• Experience with ORM libraries such as SQLAlchemy.
• Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Proven ability to build distributed, scalable services and robust microservices.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs and web services in Python.
• Familiarity with Tableau for analytic reporting.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to translate requirements into deliverables including rapid prototypes.
• Commitment to refactoring and code quality.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and troubleshoot Python-based services and APIs.
• Build distributed, scalable microservices and REST interfaces.
• Partner with business users to refine complex requirements and deliver prototypes.
• Refactor and optimize code for readability, performance, and maintainability.

Skills

Python backend

RESTful microservices

Distributed systems

REST APIs

Tableau

Data structures & algorithms

Communication

Tools

SQLAlchemy

Jenkins

Git

Docker

Job description

BCforward is seeking a Python Backend Software Engineer to join a dynamic team delivering scalable Python services and RESTful microservices. The role focuses on backend development, distributed systems, and collaborating with business users to rapidly prototype solutions.

You will work with SQLAlchemy, relational and NoSQL databases, and modern CI/CD tools, within an Agile environment and a hybrid schedule (minimum 3 days onsite weekly). Start ASAP, contract role for 12 months.