Sr Python Developer / Backend Engineer

Location: Will get remote if required or Chicago
Independent candidates:
W2 Contract Only
Primary Skills

Python (FastAPI/Flask), REST API development, OAuth2/JWT authentication, AWS Lambda + API Gateway or containerized APIs, Git + GitHub

Secondary Skills

Healthcare claims formats (837, X12), CloudWatch/DataDog observability

Primary Responsibilities on the Project:

Design and develop Python-based REST APIs to support application and integration needs.

Integrate REST APIs with backend components such as Databricks, Snowflake, and ML model endpoints, with the support from Data Engineers and Architects.

Implement API security using OAuth2/JWT, along with standardized error handling and logging.

Develop and maintain OpenAPI/Swagger documentation to ensure clear API contracts and ease of consumption.