Python Software Engineer

CPS, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS, Inc. in Chicago seeks a Senior Python Software Engineer to join a small, high-performing team building production-quality software powering critical applications. You will apply CS fundamentals to deliver robust, scalable code and engage in design discussions and code reviews.

The role emphasizes cloud-native environments, Kubernetes-based deployments, modern development practices, CI/CD, and high reliability at scale, with opportunities to influence product direction and technical strategy.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high-quality production Python software.
• Apply strong computer science principles to develop efficient, scalable, and maintainable systems.
• Contribute to system architecture and technical design decisions.
• Write code that is well-tested, well-documented, and easy to understand.
• Collaborate closely with teammates to solve problems, review code, and continuously improve engineering practices.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to other engineers when needed.

Skills

Python

Software engineering

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Tools

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Senior Python Software Engineer

We’re looking for a Senior Python Engineer to join a small, high-performing engineering team building production-quality software systems that power critical applications. This role is ideal for someone with a strong computer science background, a track record of delivering robust, scalable code, and a passion for solving challenging engineering problems.

Our environment is cloud-native and Kubernetes-based, with a focus on modern development practices, continuous integration/deployment, and high reliability at scale. Engineers on this team contribute to both product direction and technical strategy, and are expected to engage deeply in design discussions, code reviews, and best practices.

Senior Python Software Engineer

We’re looking for a Senior Python Engineer to join a small, high-performing engineering team building production-quality software systems that power critical applications. This role is ideal for someone with a strong computer science background, a track record of delivering robust, scalable code, and a passion for solving challenging engineering problems.

Our environment is cloud-native and Kubernetes-based, with a focus on modern development practices, continuous integration/deployment, and high reliability at scale. Engineers on this team contribute to both product direction and technical strategy, and are expected to engage deeply in design discussions, code reviews, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high-quality production Python software.
• Apply strong computer science principles to develop efficient, scalable, and maintainable systems.
• Contribute to system architecture and technical design decisions.
• Write code that is well-tested, well-documented, and easy to understand.
• Collaborate closely with teammates to solve problems, review code, and continuously improve engineering practices.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to other engineers when needed.