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Stack BuildersRemote Contractor - Senior Full-Stack Python Engineer
Stack Builders seeks a remote contractor to fill a full-time Senior Full-Stack Python Engineer position. Operating as an international software consultancy, Stack Builders collaborates with prominent…
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Stack Builders seeks a remote contractor to fill a full-time Senior Full-Stack Python Engineer position. Operating as an international software consultancy, Stack Builders collaborates with prominent global companies to develop software solutions. In this role, the engineer will assist a United States healthcare benefits administrator in modernizing core systems. Responsibilities include creating new applications using Django and React hosted on Azure, alongside integrating a commercial claims administration platform and an…
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Stack Builders seeks a remote contractor to fill a full-time Senior Full-Stack Python Engineer position. Operating as an international software consultancy, Stack Builders collaborates with prominent global companies to develop software solutions. In this role, the engineer will assist a United States healthcare benefits administrator in modernizing core systems. Responsibilities include creating new applications using Django and React hosted on Azure, alongside integrating a commercial claims administration platform and an enterprise data lakehouse.
This opportunity suits engineers who prefer handling features from start to finish, encompassing data models, APIs, and business user interfaces, while translating intricate business rules into well-tested code. The professional will collaborate with the client team and Stack Builders peers across parallel projects handling protected health information.
Responsibilities
- Develop web applications utilizing Django, Django REST Framework, and React.
- Design and document versioned REST APIs for other teams and systems.
- Write calculation-heavy business logic for insurance ratings and renewals backed by automated tests.
- Integrate third-party APIs and enterprise data platforms while managing rate limits, retries, and audit trails.
- Contribute to architectural decisions across shared services and conventions.
- Communicate directly with client stakeholders to clarify requirements and validate outcomes.
Requirements
- Minimum of six years of full-stack or backend development experience.
- Practical background with Python, Django, and Django REST Framework in production settings.
- Production background utilizing React and TypeScript.
- Familiarity with PostgreSQL schema design and migrations.
- Experience designing and integrating REST APIs with asynchronous processing tools like Celery and Redis.
- Testing background including unit tests using pytest and end-to-end tests using Playwright or similar tools.
- Experience deploying containerized applications to cloud environments, with a preference for Azure.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools, writing specs, and reviewing generated code.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English with comfort in client-facing interactions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
- Background in healthcare, insurance, benefits administration, or HIPAA-compliant data.
- Familiarity with Azure services including Container Apps, Key Vault, and Entra ID, plus GitHub Actions.
- Ability to convert spreadsheet-based business models into code.
- Experience handling versioned or effective-dated data.
- Experience producing PDF documents derived from application data.
- Previous consulting or client-facing background.
Core Skills
Benefits
- Fully remote work modality.
- Participation in full-time and long-term projects.
- Engagement in a learning culture with regular pairing sessions.
- Opportunities for conference attendance, open-source contributions, tutorials, blog posts, and technical talks.
- Timely payments with flexible payment date modality options.
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This is a full-time contractor position.
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Candidates must have six or more years of experience in full-stack or backend development.
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