Trident Staff - Python Developer

Developer is needed in Canada.

Client: Trident Staff

Location: Calgary, AB, ca

Contract: Contract

Job Description

This is a remote position.

We are seeking a Senior Python Developer with 8+ years of experience to design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend systems, automated workflows, and data processing pipelines. In this role, you will evaluate existing application architectures and implement scalable cloud solutions that support our enterprise data strategies.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 8+ years of professional software development experience, with a heavy focus on enterprise-grade Python application development.
• Frameworks & Languages: Mastery of Python, asynchronous programming, and deep experience working with modern frameworks like FastAPI, Django, or Flask.
• Modern Data & AI Stack: Hands-on experience with advanced data processing libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Polars), vector databases, or integrating LLM/Generative AI APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, LangChain).
• Cloud Infrastructure: Strong hands-on proficiency with AWS ecosystems, including AWS Lambda, ECS/EKS, S3, RDS, IAM, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or AWS CDK).
• DevOps & Tooling: Thorough understanding of modern CI/CD orchestration (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and secure credential management.
• Development Accelerators: Familiarity with AI pair-programming tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor) to maximize delivery efficiency.

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract (1 Year)
• Pay Rate: (Incorporated)
• Candidates must be currently located in Canada and possess valid Canadian work authorization.

Key Responsibilities

• Backend & API Development: Design, build, and maintain robust, scalable RESTful and GraphQL APIs and backend services using frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
• Data Engineering & Automation: Architect complex data processing pipelines, data transformation layers, and automation scripts to optimize large-scale data workflows and system performance.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Deploy, manage, and optimize cloud-native solutions, leveraging modern AWS serverless and containerized environments.
• DevOps & Quality Engineering: Build and maintain CI/CD deployment pipelines, manage infrastructure as code, and enforce automated testing practices to ensure code quality and system reliability.
• AI & Engineering Practices: Leverage modern AI-assisted development tools to accelerate feature implementation while enforcing strict security, performance, and code quality standards.