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Job Details
Job Title: Full Stack Developer
Location: Austin, TX - 3 days on site MUST non-negotiable
Duration: 18 months -Open ended
Overview
Our client is seeking a Full Stack Software Developer with strong backend expertise in Python to support the development of a next-generation chatbot platform. While the primary focus is backend services and API development, the ideal consultant will also bring solid but not heavy frontend experience to contribute to UI components as needed. Prior AI or chatbot-specific experience is not required; the team will provide guidance and learning opportunities on the job.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain backend services using Python, including FastAPI and other modern frameworks.
- Design, build, and optimize RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services.
- Contribute to light frontend development using JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks (React, Vue.js, or Angular).
- Collaborate with the team to support chatbot functionality and backend logic integration.
- Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to support reliable software deployment.
- Work within containerized environments (Docker or others).
- Apply best practices in code quality, version control, and documentation using GitHub.
Required Skills & Experience
Backend / Python
- Deep understanding of Python including OOP, asynchronous programming, and API development.
- Experience building services using FastAPI or similar modern web frameworks.
Frontend
- Solid foundation in JavaScript and TypeScript.
- Experience with at least one modern frontend framework (React, Vue.js, or Angular).
API Design
- Experience building and consuming RESTful or GraphQL APIs.
- Knowledge of authentication and authorization standards (JWT, OAuth2).
- Familiarity with API versioning and documentation best practices.
DevOps / CI/CD
- Hands-on experience creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, etc.).
- Comfort working with containers (Docker, container orchestration a plus).
Tools & Platforms
- GitHub for version control, reviews, and pipeline integrations.