Senior Python Platform Engineer: Scalable Data & APIs

ComboCurve Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software solutions provider in Houston is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Platform Team. You'll design and build robust platform services and APIs primarily in Python, focusing on scalability and performance. Ideal candidates will have deep expertise in modern Python features, experience with data processing tools, and familiarity with GCP. This role offers a collaborative environment that encourages technical leadership, ensuring a seamless experience for engineers across the organization.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Python 3.13+, specifically utilizing type annotations and async/await patterns.
• Hands-on experience with fast package management and dependency resolution.
• Strong adherence to SOLID principles and clean architecture.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain robust platform services primarily in Python.
• Design clean interfaces that scale with growing data volumes.
• Develop and own internal APIs with strong contracts and documentation.
• Create high-performance data processing paths for analytics workloads.
• Deploy and operate Python services on GCP.
• Improve CI/CD pipelines and developer experience across the platform.
• Partner closely with product and data engineers to shape platform direction.

Skills

Advanced Python Proficiency

Modern Dependency Management

Software Architecture Patterns

High-Performance Data Processing

Data Warehouse Integration

Google Cloud Platform

CI/CD

Automated Testing Strategy

Technical Leadership

AI Agent Frameworks Experience

Shell Scripting

Version Control Mastery

Containerization

Static Analysis Configuration

Tools

GCP

Docker

pytest

GitHub Actions

Job description

A leading software solutions provider in Houston is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Platform Team. You'll design and build robust platform services and APIs primarily in Python, focusing on scalability and performance. Ideal candidates will have deep expertise in modern Python features, experience with data processing tools, and familiarity with GCP. This role offers a collaborative environment that encourages technical leadership, ensuring a seamless experience for engineers across the organization.