• Back End Python API Developer

    Eliassen Group (Trenton, NJ)


    Back End Python API Developer

    Anywhere

    **Type:** Contract

    **Category:** Development

    **Industry:** Retail

    **Workplace Type:** Remote

    **Reference ID:** JN -062025-102523

    **Date Posted:** 06/16/2025

    **Shortcut:** http://careers.eliassen.com/KTcLYk

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    Description:

    100% Remote

     

    Back-End Python Developer as part of a Data Engineering Team responsible for developing APIs for aData Visualization Tool.

     

    _Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance._

     

    Pay: $65 - $70/hr W2

    Responsibilities:

    Hands-on Back-End Python Developer to help build a highly customized data visualization tool. You’ll contribute directly to core API and infrastructure work, collaborating with a strong technical team.

    Experience Requirements:

    + Strong proficiency in Python with deep understanding of core language fundamentals

    + Production experience building APIs using FastAPI (and similar modern Python frameworks)

    + Solid experience with RESTful API development and backend service design

    + Comfortable interacting with and writing queries for Azure SQL, Snowflake, or similar databases

    + Familiarity with cloud platforms like Azure or AWS; Azure is a major plus

    + Ability to build secure API integrations and manage data flow between backend and frontend

    + Exposure to medallion architecture or layered data modeling approaches

    + Knowledge of agile software development methodologies and team-based collaboration

    + Experience working with or around data engineering workflows and tooling (PySpark, Databricks a plus)

    + Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and optimization skills for backend services

    + Ability to write backend services that operate independently and handle production workloads

    + Comfort explaining the structure and flow of your code and architecture decisions

    Education Requirements:

    Bachelor's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent preferred.

     

    _Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range._

     

    _W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality._

     

    _Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact [email protected]._

    _About Eliassen Group:_

    _Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate._

     

    _Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status._

     

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