Senior Backend Engineer / Python / Security Clearance needed Position Available In Coffee, Tennessee

Senior Backend Engineer / Python / Security Clearance needed
Senior Backend Engineer / Python / Security Clearance needed
Tullahoma, Tennessee
Onsite
Full Time
$150k – $220k
A consulting company is seeking a Senior Python Engineer to help on a NDA project. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in software development, with deep expertise in Python and modern cloud-based infrastructures.

Required Skills & Experience:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong Python focus.
Proven experience in start-up environments, with the ability to build and scale software solutions efficiently.
Deep knowledge of backend architecture, API development, and cloud-based systems.
Strong experience with Django, FastAPI, or Flask for building scalable applications.
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization tools like Docker & Kubernetes.
Proficiency in SQL & NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or DynamoDB.
Experience in asynchronous programming, event-driven architectures, and message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).
Strong understanding of software design principles, scalability, and performance optimization.

Desired Skills & Experience:

Familiarity with machine learning pipelines and data engineering within an EdTech context.
Experience working in education technology, e-learning platforms, or content delivery.
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps best practices, and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
Experience with real-time data processing and analytics.

What You Will Be Doing:

Tech Breakdown:

70% Backend Development & Python Engineering
20% Cloud & Infrastructure Work
10% Collaboration with Product & Engineering Teams

Daily Responsibilities:

60% Hands-on Development & Building Scalable Applications
20% Optimizing System Performance & Cloud Infrastructure
20% Collaborating with Product & Engineering Teams
Posted by: Julie Bennett

Specialization:

Python