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.
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