Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re looking to hire a Senior Software Engineer (Python) to work a long term contract at leading Oil and Gas company.

This is a hybrid role onsite in Houston Tues- Thurs.

Sorry no exceptions, must be able to work onsite in Houston, Texas.

**Sorry, no third party or C2C.**

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services using Python.
• Architect and enhance event-driven systems with Kafka or Azure Service Bus.
• Engage in solution design, conduct code reviews, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders across product and business teams to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions.
• Champion CI/CD and DevOps best practices in a cloud-first environment.
• Uphold high standards for code quality, testing, and reliability.

Requirements:

• Over 5+ years of backend development experience
• Strong proficiency in Python.
• Demonstrated experience with Kafka or Azure Service Bus.
• Expertise in distributed, multi-process systems and asynchronous messaging.
• Solid understanding of microservices, APIs, and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with Azure services such as Blob Storage, ACR, Vault, and Azure SQL.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools, including GitHub and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k Program
• Commuter Benefit
• eLearning
• Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Development
• *To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

To learn more about this opportunity, apply now. Our recruitment team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf.

Deadline for applications is April 9, 2025.