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# Python Backend Developers

- **Company:** TSR, Inc
- **Location:** Rutherford, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Acceptance Test-Driven Development, JIRA, Unit Testing, Big Data, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, Github, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, GitHub Copilot, WSGI, Large Language Models, Virtual Environment, Backend, Git, Fastapi, Git Flow, Api Design, Restful APIs, Splunk, Artifactory, Microservices
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/2b89ff58-8801-4ea6-b5fd-787b1eeb3fb4

## About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Python Backend Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in API-first Python services, microservices, and CI/CD and a proven ability to deliver reliable, test-driven backend systems at scale., * Expert-level Python backend development with FastAPI and WSGI/ASGI servers such as Gunicorn.

 * Proven experience building API-driven systems and microservices.
 * Strong OOD/OOP skills and familiarity with Python virtual environments.
 * Hands-on CI/CD pipeline experience, including deployment verification and troubleshooting.
 * TDD mindset with the ability to write and maintain unit tests and interpret test cases.
 * Proficiency with Git and GitHub; familiarity with GitFlow or GitOps practices.
 * Experience with monitoring and alerting; ability to use tools such as Splunk for searches and dashboards.
 * Comfort with artifact management tools such as Artifactory.
 * 7+ years of backend engineering experience with complex, data-heavy systems.

Preferred Skills:

 * Exposure to AI/GenAI development tools, GitHub Copilot, LLM workflows, and code review of AI-generated outputs.
 * Financial services or risk technology background.
 * Experience processing large datasets and performance optimization in distributed systems.
 * Familiarity with Agile practices and JIRA-driven delivery., * Senior contributors who become productive within 1-2 weeks.
 * Proactive, independent problem solvers with strong ownership.
 * Backgrounds from financial services or other data-intensive domains are welcome.

## Description

* Design and develop Python-based microservices and RESTful APIs using FastAPI.
 * Implement robust OOP/OOD patterns and ensure code quality through TDD.
 * Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, including deployment verification and issue remediation.
 * Leverage AI-assisted development tools, review generated code, and improve consistency.
 * Create and execute unit tests and test cases from JIRA stories and requirements.
 * Monitor production systems, investigate alerts, and drive resolution using Splunk dashboards and searches.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable services.


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