Fullstack Software Engineer (data oriented, Python & Azure) - Contract - Hybrid at RVA

Alphanumeric Systems, Inc.
Richmond, United States of America
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 137K

Job location

Richmond, United States of America

Tech stack

Agile Methodologies
Unit Testing
Azure
Cloud Database
Information Systems
Computer Programming
Databases
Continuous Integration
Data Security
Python
PostgreSQL
Webui
SQL Databases
Web Application Frameworks
Web Performance Optimization
GIT
Data Layers
Data Lake
PySpark
Information Technology
Azure
Software Version Control
Data Pipelines
Databricks

Job description

Alphanumeric is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join our partner's engineering team in Richmond, VA, supporting a leading organization with a long-standing footprint in the financial and insurance industries. This is an opportunity to play a key role in building scalable, high-performance web applications and data pipelines that enable critical analytics and insights. You'll design, build, and maintain modern data and application solutions using Postgres SQL, Azure Synapse, Python, and PySpark, ensuring performance, reliability, and quality across systems., + Build and maintain scalable web applications, data pipelines, and workflows using Postgres SQL and Azure Synapse.

  • Troubleshoot, enhance, and optimize existing UI and data workflows for reliability and performance.
  • Analyze and resolve production issues across front end, back end, and data layers with root-cause analysis and permanent fixes.
  • Design and maintain data control frameworks to ensure integrity, security, and compliance across Synapse and integrated applications.
  • Collaborate with actuarial stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver reliable, highquality solutions.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies, backlog grooming, and task estimation.
  • Apply CI/CD, unit testing, version control, and monitoring best practices.
  • Use automation and scripting to improve deployment efficiency and system scalability.
  • Support QA/UAT cycles, ensuring deliverables meet business and usability expectations.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for long-term knowledge sharing.

Requirements

Preferred Skills & Technologies

  • Azure Synapse, Databricks, Azure DevOps, Azure App Service, Postgres SQL

  • Strong programming experience in Python, SQL, and PySpark

  • Hands-on experience with cloud data lakes and CI/CD pipelines (Git)

  • Familiarity with web UI services and Azure-based deployment environments Ideal candidate

  • A self-driven engineer who thrives in collaborative, Agile environments.

  • Comfortable wearing multiple hats: developer, tester, and business analyst.

  • Passionate about building scalable, maintainable, and secure data systems.

  • Skilled communicator who bridges the gap between technical and business stakeholders. Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Mathematics, or related field (or equivalent experience).

  • Hands-on experience with Azure Synapse, Delta Lake, and Postgres database platforms.

  • Expertise in SQL and Python, with a strong understanding of Azure App Service and web UI integration.

  • Proven analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

About the company

Alphanumeric is a dynamic, people-first company founded in 1979, partnering with global leaders in life sciences, healthcare, and technology. We are dedicated to helping organizations achieve smarter, more efficient operations-while treating our people like family. Join a team where your contributions are valued, your ideas matter, and your work truly makes an impact. Apply today and Make Your Mark!

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