Lead AppDev Engineer – Python – API​/Container- Development

We have a 3 month contract to hire for a highly skilled software engineer with 5-7 years of experience designing and developing enterprise-level solutions, with deep expertise in Python, Django, and API development. They have a proven track record of building scalable, secure backend services and deploying containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm within cloud environments like AWS. This individual excels in CI/CD pipeline development and automation using Git Lab, while ensuring seamless integration across complex systems.

With strong leadership abilities, they mentor teams, drive cross‑functional collaboration, and maintain exceptional communication skills to deliver high‑quality, timely solutions that support enterprise‑wide financial API initiatives. 100% Remote.

• Expert in Python
• API Development
• Container Based development

• 5 – 7 years of related experience
• AWS RDS
• Container Based development
• Git Lab CI/CD including Pipeline management
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm
• Expert-level proficiency in Python, Django, and API development.
• Strong experience with Git Lab, including CI/CD pipeline configuration and management.
• Hands‑on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
• Familiarity with CI tools such as Git Hub Actions, Git Lab CI, or similar.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects and mentor development teams.
• In‑depth knowledge of Django ORM, middleware, signals, class‑based views, and

• Healthcare background

• lacking strong communication skills and ability to cross collaborate.

• We are the enterprise Finance API team supporting all internal applications with payment processing and a wide range of financial capabilities.
• As a central component of the enterprise architecture, our API is deeply integrated across the organization.
• We’re currently seeking a Lead Application Development Engineer to join our team.
• This role will support both ongoing enterprise initiatives and a growing pipeline of new projects.
• As a project‑based team, strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with architects, engineers, and leads across multiple application teams are essential.
• Given our API’s central role, cross‑functional coordination is critical to our success along with expert level technical skills.

• Lead the development of robust APIs and backend services using Python and Django.
• Architect and implement scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions.
• Oversee CI/CD pipeline development and automation using Git Lab.
• Manage containerized deployments with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery.
• Mentor developers and contribute to code reviews and technical guidance.
• Develop, manage, and maintain the code in Python APIs that are running for the Kubernetes Containers in AWS using RDS.
• Lead the architecture and development of robust, scalable, and secure applications.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and backend services using Python.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Git Lab, Git Hub Actions).
• Manage containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Ensure code quality through code reviews, testing, and documentation.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Required Qualifications
• Expert‑level proficiency in Python and API development.
• Strong experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm for container orchestration and deployment.
• Proven experience in CI pipeline development (e.g., Git Lab, Git Hub).
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS)
• Performance Expectations/metrics:
  Ability to deliver timely, high‑quality code. As system understanding grows the developer should be more independent and require less help from others on the team.

Position

Purpose:

Designs, develops, and implements complex enterprise software solutions. Collaborates closely with technical and non‑technical roles such as data modelers, architects,…