Python/Django Developer & Data Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking a part-time Python/Django Developer & Data Engineer with experience in DevOps and CI/CD pipelines to join our growing team. This role supports the maintenance and evolution of our data infrastructure, Django-based applications, and DevOps workflows during a critical transition period. You’ll work alongside a fractional Architect who will mentor and guide you to take ownership of the technical stack.

Responsibilities

Backend Development & Data Engineering

  • Maintain and enhance Django-based applications.
  • Develop and maintain data ingestion pipelines for healthcare datasets (e.g., claims, eligibility, prescriptions) using Python , Pandas , and SQLAlchemy .
  • Manage and optimize PostgreSQL databases (hosted on Azure Database for PostgreSQL – Flexible Server ).
  • Handle and automate SFTP file transfer , parsing, validation, and transformation into structured formats.

Cloud & DevOps

  • Oversee and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure , including:
    • Azure Virtual Machines (VMs)
    • Blob Storage
    • Database as a Service (DBaaS)
  • Design and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions , Bitbucket Pipelines , or Azure DevOps to automate deployment, testing, and infrastructure provisioning.
  • Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting for pipeline failures and data ingestion issues.
  • Ensure secure and scalable DevOps practices across staging and production environments.

Collaboration & Documentation

  • Collaborate with business stakeholders and non-technical team members to troubleshoot issues.
  • Create clear technical documentation to support knowledge transfer and onboarding.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of the development process.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in Python and Django development.
  • Strong working knowledge of PostgreSQL or similar relational databases (MySQL, SQL Server).
  • Experience with Pandas or other Python data transformation libraries.
  • Familiarity with Azure cloud services, including VMs, Blob Storage, and managed DBs.
  • Experience managing SFTP workflows for data ingestion.
  • Solid understanding of DevOps practices , including:
    • Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
    • Deployment automation
    • CI/CD pipeline management

Preferred Skills

  • Experience working with healthcare data formats (e.g., 837/835 claims, 270/271 eligibility, NCPDP RX).
  • Familiarity with HIPAA and healthcare data privacy best practices.
  • Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor).
  • Exposure to frontend development (HTML, Bootstrap, JavaScript) is a plus.
  • Knowledge of secure credential management (e.g., environment variables, Azure Key Vault).
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