Python Software Developer

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Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (In office/Hybrid)

• A comprehensive health plan that includes medical,dental, andvision coverage to ensure you and your family have access to the care you need
• A 401(k)-retirement plan with a generous company match to help you save for your future and achieve your financial goals
• Other fringe benefits including Birthday & Anniversary bonus
  , company-wide discounts
  , legal services, short & long-term disability, etc.
• Positive work environments that offer work/life balance and professional growth
• Mission-driven work making a global impact with local roots
• The opportunity to have hands on work experience with industry leading
  , innovative technology

We are seeking a mid-senior level Software Engineer to join our R&D team. This role focuses on the development and maintenance of internal applications and systems, with a strong emphasis on Python programming, SQL database interaction, and build automation using Jenkins. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about building reliable, scalable software solutions.

• Design, develop, and maintain internal applications using Python.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement software solutions aligned with business goals.
• Configure and maintain Jenkins jobs and build packages for continuous integration and deployment.
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot issues across software and infrastructure layers.
• Conduct security reviews and implement best practices to ensure application integrity.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for software systems and deployment processes.
• Support SQL database operations, including query optimization, stored procedures, and secure data access.
• Automate testing and validation processes using Python-based tools and frameworks.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a software development role or similar.
• Proven experience with Python and libraries: ctypes, PyQT, Flask, Alembic, SQL Alchemy.
• Hands‑on experience with Jenkins for CI/CD pipeline setup and maintenance.
• Solid understanding of SQL and experience with MS SQL Server or similar platforms.
• Ability to work effectively in a team‑oriented, fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred / Plus

• Background in systems administration, including experience with infrastructure automation, system monitoring, and performance optimization across Linux or Windows environments.
• Experience with database administration practices such as query tuning, data integrity, backup strategies, and collaboration with engineering teams to support scalable application architectures.
• Proficiency in Java coding and development, with experience building backend services or integrating with enterprise systems.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in…