Python Development Lead Specialist

Job Title: Python Development Lead Specialist
Location: Omaha Nebraska
Experience: 12 Years
Employment Type: Contract
Interview Type: In-Person or Webcam

We are seeking a highly skilled Python Development Lead Specialist with 12 or more years of hands-on experience in designing developing and delivering enterprise-level software solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Python technologies modern development frameworks cloud-based systems and API-driven architecture. This role requires strong leadership skills the ability to mentor development teams and a solid background in guiding complex technical implementations from concept to deployment.

The Python Development Lead Specialist will work closely with cross-functional technical and business teams to define requirements architect solutions ensure code quality and drive continuous improvement within the development lifecycle.

• Lead end-to-end design development and delivery of scalable Python-based applications and services.

• Collaborate with architects product owners DevOps QA and infrastructure teams to define technical strategies and delivery plans.

• Build and maintain RESTful APIs microservices and integration components.

• Review refactor and optimize existing codebases for performance reliability and security.

• Implement automation testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines to support efficient delivery.

• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers in coding best practices and architecture standards.

• Drive troubleshooting analysis root-cause identification and resolution of technical challenges.

• Maintain proper documentation design specifications and system performance metrics.

• Ensure adherence to development guidelines coding standards and technical compliance requirements.

• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend tools frameworks and process improvements.

• 12 years of professional software development experience with strong expertise in Python.

• Proven experience leading development teams and delivering complex enterprise solutions.

• Strong proficiency with Python frameworks such as Django Flask FastAPI or similar.

• Hands-on experience with microservices architecture and API design.

• Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL MySQL MongoDB etc.).

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS Azure or GCP.

• Solid understanding of containerization and orchestration tools (Docker Kubernetes).

• Familiarity with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins GitLab CI GitHub Actions etc.).

• Strong understanding of software engineering principles design patterns and system architecture.

• Experience with unit testing integration testing and automated test frameworks.

• Excellent analytical communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently drive projects meet deadlines and engage in in-person or webcam interviews.