Sr. Python Developer (Remote, Contract-to-Hire)
Durham, NC | 6-Month Contract-to-Hire | No Visa Sponsorship
About the Role
Join a forward-thinking engineering team as a Sr. Python Developer, supporting mission-critical systems that drive lab order intake, processing, and interpretation. In this high-impact, fully remote position, you’ll solve complex, ambiguous problems, lead key integration projects, and set the technical standard for a collaborative, globally distributed team. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity for professionals authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Responsibilities
– Own and deliver end-to-end projects across product and platform teams
– Design, build, and maintain a central monolithic system using Python and Django
– Develop robust API-driven system integrations with a strong backend focus
– Modernize and stabilize core platform functionality for long-term scalability
– Provide production support and participate in on-call rotations
– Mentor junior engineers and elevate team performance through technical leadership
– Communicate technical solutions clearly to stakeholders across technical levels
Required Skills and Experience
– 7+ years of professional software engineering experience
– Advanced proficiency in Python and Django
– Strong backend/full-stack development experience, including API design
– Solid TypeScript skills (front and backend development)
– Experience working with MySQL databases
– Demonstrated expertise in system architecture and integration
– Authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship
Preferred Skills
– Experience in healthcare, clinical laboratory, or genomics technology
– Familiarity with AWS-native environments and cloud platforms
– Exposure to containerization, Kubernetes, or infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform)
– Experience designing and maintaining multi-reputed company API platforms
– Knowledge of AI tools (e.g., Claude, Codex)
Benefits
– Competitive contract compensation with potential for full-time hire
– 100% remote work; collaborate with a distributed, innovative engineering team
– Opportunity to work on cutting-edge, impactful systems in the health tech space
– Fast-paced environment with mentorship and career growth opportunities
How to Apply
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