Python Software Engineer
The Python Software Engineer will design and develop the Enterprise File System platform by migrating a legacy Perl-based distributed application to a modern Python microservices architecture. This role involves creating API-driven services, enabling scalable containerized deployments, and ensuring high-quality software that meets enterprise standards and security policies in a hybrid work environment.
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Role Overview
Careertakes is assisting a confidential client to hire a Python Software Engineer (Contract) to join a Cloud Services engineering team modernizing an Enterprise File System (EFS) platform. The core mission is to migrate a legacy, Perl-based distributed application to a Python-based microservices architecture, design API-driven services, and enable scalable containerized deployments.
This is a 12-month contract role with a hybrid work model in Jersey City, NJ.
What You’ll Do
- Design, develop, and evolve the Enterprise File System (EFS) platform as part of a cross-functional team.
- Migrate legacy Perl-based distributed components to Python microservices.
- Design and implement RESTful, API-driven services (OpenAPI 3.0) and ensure consistent API contracts.
- Build scalable, containerized deployments and integrate services into the broader platform.
- Produce high-quality code that meets functional, non-functional, and enterprise compliance/security requirements.
- Write and maintain unit and integration tests; participate in code reviews and CI/CD pipelines.
- Document technical designs, runbooks, and training materials; collaborate with operations and subject-matter experts.
- Follow enterprise development standards and security policies.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience building production systems with Python.
- Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs using the OpenAPI 3.0 specification.
- Experience developing large-scale back-end applications and microservices.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain complex distributed systems.
- Familiarity with Agile workflows and tools such as Jira, Confluence, Git, and Bitbucket.
- Experience with CI/CD practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Ansible).
- Strong Git-based source control and modern development workflow experience.
- Experience working across multiple architectural layers and writing technical documentation.
- Experience using agentic developer tools (GitHub Copilot experience preferred).
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and/or OpenShift.
- Experience operating containerized microservices environments.
- Familiarity with NFS and distributed file system concepts.
- Background in Perl for legacy migration scenarios is a plus.
- Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and NetApp NAS devices.
- Experience analyzing operational data with Oracle SQL and Splunk.
- Automation experience using Ansible.
Contract / Location & Compensation
- Location: Jersey City, NJ — hybrid (on-site collaboration expected).
- Employment type: Contractor (12-month engagement).
- Compensation: $65.00–$68.00 per hour (hourly rate as provided by the client).
- Note: Final offer, start date, and benefits (if any) are determined by the hiring organization.
Why This Opportunity
- Work on a high-impact legacy migration and modernize a core enterprise platform.
- Gain experience designing API-first Python microservices and scalable containerized deployments.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, and subject-matter experts in a mature enterprise environment.
- Use and extend modern tooling: OpenAPI, CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, and observability platforms.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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