Python Development Lead Specialist Engineer

Job Title: Python Development Lead Specialist Engineer
Location: Boise, ID
Experience: 12+ Years
Employment Type: Contract
Interview Type: In-Person or Webcam

We are seeking a highly experienced Python Development Lead Specialist Engineer to join our engineering team in Boise, ID. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in building large-scale enterprise applications, leading development teams, and driving best practices in software engineering. The role involves architecting, developing, and optimizing Python-based solutions while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products.

• Lead end-to-end design, development, and deployment of Python-based applications and solutions.

• Provide technical leadership to development teams, mentor junior engineers, and enforce coding standards.

• Architect scalable, high-performance backend services and RESTful APIs.

• Analyze complex business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and solution designs.

• Optimize application performance, scalability, security, and reliability.

• Collaborate with DevOps, QA, and product teams to ensure continuous integration and delivery.

• Conduct design reviews, code reviews, and ensure adherence to best practices.

• Manage and troubleshoot production issues, ensuring system stability.

• Support strategic technology planning and contribute ideas for improving architecture and processes.

• Work closely with stakeholders to align development efforts with business goals.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.

• 12+ years of hands-on software development experience, with a strong focus on Python.

• Proven experience leading engineering teams or technical initiatives.

• Expertise in Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.

• Strong experience in building microservices, REST APIs, and distributed systems.

• Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, etc.).

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).

• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), and DevOps practices.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced environments.

• Strong understanding of system architecture, design patterns, and software engineering best practices.

• Experience working with event-driven architectures, streaming platforms, or message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ).

• Knowledge of big data frameworks or analytical platforms.

• Experience with automated testing frameworks and performance tuning.

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

• Experience integrating AI/ML models into production systems.

• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to work across functional groups.