Python Developer

ABOUT THE POSITION

GTN Technical Staffing is seeking a Python / Django Software Engineer for a 100% on-site role in Fort Worth, TX. This role will focus on service and data layer development for custom software on a blended team of on-shore and off-shore resources. The focus of Python / Django Software Engineer will be new feature development and design. A significant portion of this role will be service-layer development (REST APIs). You will help design, build, and maintain backend services that support a range of web applications. The right candidate will be comfortable working in a team-oriented environment and contributing to multiple phases of the software development lifecycle.

Design, develop and support web applications using Python and the Django framework

Create and maintain RESTful APIs for internal and external integrations

Optimize backend performance and support application scalability

Collaborate with team members to define and implement new features

Write clean, reusable, and well-documented code

Debug and resolve technical issues across services and environments

Maintain and update internal technical documentation as needed

Participate in regular code reviews and sprint activities

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

3-5+ years in the following skill sets…Python and Django - Design / Development / Support / Troubleshooting

Strong experience working with Django REST Framework (DRF)

Familiarity with SQL databases and Django’s ORM

Proficient in using version control tools such as Git

Solid understanding of backend development principles and best practices

HIGHLY DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED

Front-end technologies (e.g., Angular or similar). Experience working with CI/CD pipelines. Knowledge of Docker or Kubernetes. Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS). Experience writing tests using PyTest, unittest, or similar frameworks. Background in Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.