ABOUT THE POSITION

GTN Technical Staffing is seeking a Python / Django Software Engineer for a 100% on-site role in Fort Worth, TX. This role will focus on service and data layer development for custom software on a blended team of on-shore and off-shore resources. The focus of Python / Django Software Engineer will be new feature development and design. A significant portion of this role will be service-layer development (REST APIs). You will help design, build, and maintain backend services that support a range of web applications. The right candidate will be comfortable working in a team-oriented environment and contributing to multiple phases of the software development lifecycle.

• Design, develop and support web applications using Python and the Django framework
• Create and maintain RESTful APIs for internal and external integrations
• Optimize backend performance and support application scalability
• Collaborate with team members to define and implement new features
• Write clean, reusable, and well-documented code
• Debug and resolve technical issues across services and environments
• Maintain and update internal technical documentation as needed
• Participate in regular code reviews and sprint activities

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 3-5+ ​years in the following skill sets…Python and Django - Design / Development / Support / Troubleshooting
• Strong experience working with Django REST Framework (DRF)
• Familiarity with SQL databases and Django’s ORM
• Proficient in using version control tools such as Git
• Solid understanding of backend development principles and best practices

HIGHLY DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED

• Front-end technologies (e.g., Angular or similar). Experience working with CI/CD pipelines. Knowledge of Docker or Kubernetes. Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS). Experience writing tests using PyTest, unittest, or similar frameworks. Background in Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.