Full Stack Python Engineer

An established technology organization supporting critical infrastructure projects is seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer for a 6-month contract to hire opportunity. The team develops enterprise web applications utilizing Python, Django, React, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Docker, and AWS within a modern engineering environment., * Building and enhancing full-stack web applications

• Developing backend services and APIs
• Designing and optimizing database structures
• Creating modern frontend user experiences
• Supporting cloud-based deployments
• Writing and maintaining automated tests
• Collaborating with product and engineering teams

Tech Breakdown

• 35% Python/Django
• 25% React/TypeScript
• 15% PostgreSQL
• 15% AWS & Docker
• 10% Testing, CI/CD & DevOps

Daily Responsibilities

• 75% Hands-on Development
• 0% Management / Leadership
• 25% Team Collaboration

• 6+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong Python development experience
• Production experience building applications with Django
• Production React development experience
• TypeScript expertise
• PostgreSQL database design and query optimization
• REST API development and integration
• Docker containerization experience
• AWS cloud platform experience
• Automated testing experience
• Git version control
• Agile/Scrum development experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Ability to work on-site in Covington, LA

Desired Skills & Experience

• CI/CD pipeline development
• Application performance optimization
• Scalability and system tuning experience
• Experience supporting large, established codebases
• Cloud architecture exposure
• Open-source or GitHub contributions
• Utility, industrial, engineering, or energy-sector software experience

• Competitive market-rate compensation
• Potential contract extension
• Potential conversion to full-time employment
• Bonus eligibility: Not specified

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Vacation Time
• 401(k) eligibility where applicable
• Stock Options: Not specified

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.