Senior Software Developer (Python)
Sparks Group
Rockville, MD(remote)
Summary
A growing engineering team is seeking a Senior Software Developer to design, build, and deploy scalable Python-based applications. This role requires a hands-on developer who can write high-quality code while also contributing to system architecture, production deployment strategy, and engineering best practices. The ideal candidate will have deep experience with Python web frameworks and will help mentor junior developers while collaborating closely with product and technical stakeholders. Position is contract to hire and open to remote applicants.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using Python with Flask or Django, ensuring clean, efficient, and reusable code.
Contribute to system architecture, deployment processes, and production operations, including containerized environments and release management.
Lead code reviews, testing practices, and mentorship for junior developers while collaborating with product teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
Qualifications
5+ years of professional Python development experience, including strong proficiency with Flask or Django and RESTful API design.
Experience with Docker, Git-based workflows, and managing production deployments for live applications.
U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder required, physically located in the United States (Washington, DC area candidates preferred with occasional travel).
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This job is Fully Remote.
Pay Range: Salary $145,000.00 to $170,000.00
We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.
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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.
About the Company
Sparks Group
Bringing the Best People and the Best Companies Together Since 1970.
Sparks Group (formerly SPARKS, Sparks IT Solutions, and Sparks Personnel) is the Washington DC Area's leading temporary staffing and full-time recruiting services provider. Whether you are seeking your next opportunity or looking to add talent, Sparks Group is the ideal partner for you! Each of our four divisions (Sparks Office, Sparks Accounting & Finance, Sparks IT, and Sparks Creative) specializes in placing professionals in temporary/contract, temporary-to-full-time, and full-time roles across a diverse array of staffing categories, positions and levels including: office/administrative, customer service, human resources and talent acquisition, legal support, government and cleared personnel, mortgage/banking, accounting and finance, contracts and procurement, information technology and creative/marketing.
Sparks Group brings over four decades of experience placing professionals in challenging and rewarding positions at many of the area’s most prestigious organizations. Our primary focus is presenting opportunities that match each candidate’s skill-sets, experience levels, career objectives, and growth needs. Sparks Group has regularly ranked as one of the top US staffing and recruiting firms having been named to Inavero’s Best of Staffing Lists® for Client and Employee Satisfaction (2012-2017). Additionally, Sparks Group is proud to have been recently selected for other awards Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2017 Best Staffing Firms to Work For, Washington Business Journal Best Places to Work (2017), the Washington Post’s Top Workplaces® List (2017, 2014), Forbes® Best Professional Recruiting Firms (2017), and the National Capital Business Ethics Award.