Software Engineer (Python / React)

Solutiondesign; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Star Tribune Top Workplace

National Top Workplace 2024–2026

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

SDG is hiring Software Engineers (Python / React) to build best-in-class enterprise web applications for national brands. You will work closely with customers, leveraging modern Python backends and React front-ends, while growing within a collaborative, owner-driven team.

A strong candidate has 5+ years across full-stack development, cloud experience, and a passion for continuous learning. SDG emphasizes lifelong learning, leadership, and a commitment to high-performance engineering.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong experience with Python (backend development).
• Strong experience building modern UIs using React.
• Experience building and consuming APIs and microservices.
• Demonstrated experience using AI-assisted development tools to increase development velocity, improve code quality, and support complex problem-solving.
• Experience delivering solutions in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers to build enterprise web applications using Python backend and React frontend.
• Grow within a thriving technical community and continuously improve your craft.
• Work in a team-oriented environment with leadership experience and a strong work ethic.

Skills

APIs & microservices

AI-assisted tooling

Enterprise software

DevOps practices

Tools

Python

React

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

CI/CD

GitHub Copilot / AI tools

Job description

Job Overview

SDG is a high-performance software community. We are a team of collaborative and creative consultants who build and deliver custom software for some of the most recognizable local and national brands. In this role, you will be asked to leverage your current skills while also learning new ones. Working in over 500 different technologies and continually learning together, you can expect a one-of-a-kind and award-winning work experience. Our team at SDG has exceptional integrity and the desire to create the best possible customer solutions. We are proud to partner with our customers to consistently provide a successful working relationship as a high-performance team.

Position

We are continuing to grow and are adding Software Engineers (Python / React) to our team!

Responsibilities

This person will work closely with our customers to build best-in-class enterprise web applications using modern Python backend technologies and React-based front-end frameworks. You will be a part of a thriving technical community, giving you the opportunity to constantly grow your development amongst top technical talent. SDG is looking for a hard worker with a team-oriented mindset, leadership experience, and has at least 5 years of experience working across full-stack technologies. A successful Software Engineer at SDG is a lifelong learner who is motivated to continually improve their craft and thrives amongst their fellow employee-owners.

Technical Skills

• Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI)
• React / JavaScript / TypeScript
• RESTful APIs & Microservices architectures
• GraphQL (nice to have)
• Serverless Architectures
• AWS / Azure / GCP
• CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Container based architectures, Docker, Kubernetes or similar
• Messaging/Event Based systems, Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ or similar
• Relational and Non-relational databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.)
• Agile / SCRUM / TDD
• Git / Atlassian Suite

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong experience with Python (backend development)
• Strong experience building modern UIs using React
• Experience building and consuming APIs and microservices
• Demonstrated experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, Codex, GitHub Copilot) to increase development velocity, improve code quality, and support complex problem-solving
• Experience delivering solutions in large-scale enterprise environments
• Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Full-time salaried consultant position
• A true stake in success. SDG is an ESOP, 100% employee owned

Compensation & Benefits

SDG is proud to offer an array of benefits for our employees including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, short and long-term disability, life insurance options, a monthly technology reimbursement allowance, 401k, birth and non-birth parent leave, ESOP, trainings and certifications, and company-owned cabins. Fair and equitable compensation is important to us. The salary range for this opportunity is $115,000 - $145,000. The offer may fall outside this range given factors such as skills and experience. The salary range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.

• Star Tribune Top Workplace winner the last 7 consecutive years
• National Top Workplace in 2024, 2025 & 2026
• Engaged teammates who care about quality solutions
• Challenging and rewarding work with great customers
• Various opportunities to give back to the community
• Be amongst some of the best technologists in the industry
• Dedicated to our core values of superior customer service, exceptional employee experience, and responsible corporate citizenship
• Opportunities to connect with other SDGer’s via internal communities, committees, and events – virtually and in person

Legal & EEO Statement

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.