Python Platform Engineer

• Design and develop scalable Python backend services, APIs, and automation platforms
• Modernize legacy Python processes into maintainable cloud-native architectures
• Build distributed systems capable of handling large-file processing and long-running workloads
• Implement resiliency patterns including retry logic, checkpointing, recovery workflows, and fault isolation
• Engineer self-healing systems that can recover from network interruptions, infrastructure instability, and container restarts
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS preferred)
• Develop workflow orchestration solutions using Apache Airflow or similar platforms
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
• Establish monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability standards across production environments

• 10+ years of software engineering experience with strong expertise in Python 3.x backend development
• Proven experience building and operating scalable production systems
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, resiliency engineering, and platform reliability
• Hands-on experience with: Python, Docker, Kubernetes / AKS, Azure cloud services, Apache Airflow, Linux, REST APIs, SQL databases, Git / GitLab, & CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with any of the following is a strong plus: Azure Container Apps, Azure Storage Accounts, Azure Service Bus, Azure Key Vault, Azure Monitor / Application Insights, Redis, Solr, JavaScript, Java, & C/C++

You'll modernize backend services, replace fragile automation with distributed systems, and build infrastructure centered on scalability, observability, fault tolerance, and maintainability.

This is a 4-month, contract-to-hire opportunity working fully on-site in Addison, TX.

CONTRACT PAY: Up to $87/hour depending on candidates experience, etc.

WHY WORK WITH BCT:

At BCT, we don't just place people, we support them. Here's what we offer:

• Up to 60% paid medical insurance for employees
• $50,000 life insurance policy on us
• Coverage for home, auto, pets, legal services & identity theft
• Dental & Vision insurance, 401K match, Short and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare and dependent care
• Anniversary bonuses to celebrate your commitment
• Referral bonuses from $500-$2,000, bring great people with you!