Python Developer

Python Developer Post Date Mar 25, 2026 Location Houston, Texas ZIP/Postal Code 77002 Job Type Contract Category Software Engineering Req # HOU-ea5ed192-9894-430f-8ef2-bd68c9134f47 Pay Rate $46 - $57 (hourly estimate) Job Description An Oil & Gas company located in Downtown Houston is seeking a Python Data Engineer to join its Information Systems department. This group builds and supports software solutions that power real-time operational decision-making across Oil & Gas production environments. The applications developed by this team are used by a wide range of stakeholders, from field engineers to executive leadership. In this role, you will contribute to multiple application projects, partnering closely with front-end engineers, Data Scientists, and Business Analysts/Product Owners to translate business requirements into scalable, high-performing solutions. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain RESTful and asynchronous APIs using FastAPI and Flask • Build and integrate services using relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and others • Optimize API performance, reliability, and scalability • Write and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure high-quality, maintainable code • Collaborate cross-functionally with frontend engineers, data scientists, and other technical teams • Containerize and deploy applications using Docker and Kubernetes • Debug and troubleshoot production issues in a real-time environment • Follow software development best practices, including code reviews and CI/CD pipelines Based on knowledge and experience, this position offers an hourly pay rate of $65-75/hr. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. Required Skills & Experience • Strong Python development experience, including FastAPI and FlaskAPI • Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases and ORM tools • Experience working with Docker and Kubernetes • Familiarity with microservices architectures • Experience with messaging and background processing tools such as Redis, Celery, RabbitMQ, or Kafka • Solid understanding of unit testing, CI/CD pipelines, and version control (Git) • Strong grasp of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns Nice to Have Skills & Experience • Experience with GraphQL, WebSockets, or background tasks in FastAPI • Exposure to DevOps practices and cloud-native development • Familiarity with Machine Learning development and production operations Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.