Senior Python Backend Engineer — Data-Intensive Modernization

Addison Group; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a Python Software Engineer in Nashville, TN for backend-focused, data-intensive work within a financial services environment. The role emphasizes modernizing existing systems, handling large datasets, and delivering scalable Python services in a hybrid setup that blends on-site and remote collaboration.

The ideal candidate will own technical initiatives, drive architectural decisions, and stay hands-on, with potential conversion to full-time after 12–24 months.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on Python development experience.
• Experience building backend applications or data-intensive solutions.
• Experience with REST APIs, microservices, and SQL databases.
• Experience modernizing legacy applications or transitioning legacy stacks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance backend applications and services using Python.
• Design data processing and transformation pipelines for large data volumes.
• Build scalable systems capable of complex computations and workloads.
• Participate in modernization of legacy applications and tech stacks.
• Improve scalability, performance, and maintainability of existing systems.
• Contribute to backend architecture, APIs, databases, and distributed design.

Skills

Python

Backend development

Data processing

REST APIs

Microservices

SQL databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Addison Group is seeking a Python Software Engineer in Nashville, TN for backend-focused, data-intensive work within a financial services environment. The role emphasizes modernizing existing systems, handling large datasets, and delivering scalable Python services in a hybrid setup that blends on-site and remote collaboration.

The ideal candidate will own technical initiatives, drive architectural decisions, and stay hands-on, with potential conversion to full-time after 12–24 months.