Job Title: Lead Python Backend Developer (Python + Oracle PL/SQL)
Location: Houston, TX
Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite (5 Days per week)
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 7+ months (Based on May 9, 2026 – December 31, 2026 timeline)
Pay Range: $42.00/hr. to $46.00/hr. on W2 | $53.57/hr. to $60.00/hr. on C2C
Domain: Banking & Financial Services
Application Deadline: June 30, 2026
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Primary (Must-Have):
�10+ years of core Python development experience (Python 3.x)
�Advanced hands-on backend development using Django, Flask, and FastAPI
�Strong relational database expertise across Oracle (including PL/SQL), PostgreSQL, and MySQL
�Expertise in RESTful architectures, custom middleware, microservices, and distributed systems
�Deep data modeling, complex query optimization, and secure transaction management
Secondary (Good to Have):
�Comprehensive DevOps and CI/CD practice execution (automated testing, pipelines, and system monitoring)
�Previous leadership experience in architectural decision-making, technical stack selection, and platform roadmap planning
�Exceptional root-cause analysis skills for troubleshooting complex data, performance, and application integration issues
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking an Elite Senior Python Backend Lead with 10+ years of dedicated engineering experience to spearhead critical backend systems fully onsite in Houston, TX. Operating in a high-performance banking environment, you will bridge the gap between robust application development and complex database management. The ideal candidate is a technical expert specializing in high-throughput API design, distributed microservices, and enterprise-level database systems like Oracle and PostgreSQL, ensuring high availability, peak optimization, and platform stability.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
�Design, build, and maintain scalable, production-grade backend systems using Python 3.x, Django, Flask, and FastAPI frameworks.
�Architect and implement complex RESTful APIs, microservices, and custom middleware tailored for high-volume financial data processing.
�Manage and optimize large-scale relational databases, taking ownership of data modeling, transaction management, and writing high-performance Oracle PL/SQL and PostgreSQL queries.
�Lead the triage and swift resolution of complex production anomalies, tackling intricate performance degradation, system integration issues, and data discrepancies.
�Champion modern DevOps practices by building and maintaining robust CI/CD automation deployment pipelines, comprehensive unit testing, and system monitoring health checks.
�Provide technical leadership and collaborate with stakeholders to influence architectural governance, technology selection, and long-term platform roadmap planning.
BENEFITS
Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)
EEOC Compliance
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
DISCLAIMER
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