Sr Python Developer

Insight Global; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a highly skilled Python Backend Developer to design, develop, and deliver scalable backend solutions supporting infrastructure automation, load balancing, and enterprise network services. You will build resilient APIs, automate workflows, and contribute to cloud-ready applications across the tech stack.

The ideal candidate has deep Python experience, proficiency with Flask and FastAPI, and a track record in building microservices and distributed systems.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software development
• Proficiency with Python development
• API development using Flask and/or FastAPI
• Experience designing RESTful services
• Knowledge of distributed systems / microservices architectures
• Familiarity with Swagger/OpenAPI for API documentation
• Experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL/SQL Server)
• Git-based source control and collaborative workflows
• Strong debugging, performance optimization, and troubleshooting skills
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Python backend services
• Build and support RESTful APIs with Flask and FastAPI
• Develop automation solutions for infrastructure provisioning and operations
• Collaborate with network, platform, DevOps, and architecture teams
• Design resilient, secure, and highly available microservices
• Create reusable libraries and frameworks to accelerate work
• Integrate backend services with internal and cloud platforms
• Monitor and optimize application performance and reliability
• Develop database schemas and data access layers (relational & NoSQL)
• Participate in code reviews, testing strategies, CI/CD, release management
• Document system architecture, API specs, and procedures
• Support production environments and root cause analysis

Skills

Python development

Flask

FastAPI

REST APIs

Distributed systems

Swagger/OpenAPI

SQL databases

Git

Agile/Scrum

OOP

Microservices

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Python Backend Developer to design, develop, and deliver scalable backend solutions supporting infrastructure autotfomation, load balancing plarms, and enterprise network services. This individual will play a critical role in building resilient APIs, automating operational processes, and developing cloud-ready applications that improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability across the organization’s technology ecosystem.

The ideal candidate has strong expertise in Python, Flask, FastAPI, and REST API development, along with experience building microservices, automation frameworks, and highly available distributed systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Python.
• Build and support RESTful APIs leveraging Flask, FastAPI, and modern API development best practices.
• Develop automation solutions that streamline infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, system monitoring, and network operations.
• Collaborate with network engineering, platform engineering, DevOps, and architecture teams to build solutions supporting load balancers, application delivery infrastructure, and automated workflows.
• Design and implement microservices-based architectures that are resilient, secure, and highly available.
• Create reusable frameworks, libraries, and components to accelerate development and automation initiatives.
• Integrate backend services with internal tools, third-party platforms, cloud services, and infrastructure management systems.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability through monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Develop and maintain database schemas, queries, and data access layers using relational and NoSQL databases.
• Participate in code reviews, testing strategies, CI/CD implementation, and release management processes.
• Document system architecture, API specifications, and operational procedures.
• Support production environments and assist with root cause analysis of application and infrastructure issues.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process,

Skills and Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Python development.
• Expertise building APIs using Flask and/or FastAPI.
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful services.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and software design principles.
• Experience developing and supporting distributed systems or microservices architectures.
• Knowledge of API documentation standards such as Swagger/OpenAPI.
• Experience with SQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server.
• Familiarity with Git-based source control and collaborative development workflows.
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization skills.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments.