Python Developer

Role Overview

Insight Global is seeking a seasoned Software Engineer / Python Developer to design, develop, and maintain web applications that support core business operations. The ideal candidate is a full-stack developer with strong experience across React, Django, Python, and Microsoft SQL Server, with a focus on innovation, quality, and performance.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, maintainable, high-performance web applications
• Deploy and manage applications on IIS running on Windows Server 2019+ (SSL/TLS certificate management, application pool configuration, performance tuning)
• Implement and enforce security best practices across application, server, and network layers
  • Access controls, vulnerability patching, audit logging
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs with Django and Python
• Create modern, responsive UI with React
• Optimize database queries and schema design in Microsoft SQL Server 2019+
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code following best practices
• Participate in architecture discussions, technical planning, and system design reviews
• Ensure security, performance, and reliability via testing and monitoring
• Take direction from senior management; work effectively in a small team setting

Requirements (Must Haves)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science / Software Engineering or equivalent experience
• 3–6 years of professional full-stack development experience
• Proficiency with:
  • React 18+
  • Django 4.x
  • Python 3.x
  • RESTful API development
  • JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2019+ (schema design, stored procedures, indexing, query optimization)
  • Windows Server 2019+ (installation, configuration, administration, maintenance)
  • IIS (deploy/manage apps, SSL/TLS bindings, application pools)
  • DNS basics (A, CNAME, MX, TXT; troubleshooting)
  • Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, subnetting, firewalls, VPN troubleshooting in Windows)
  • Security awareness (Windows security best practices, user/group permissions/Active Directory, patch management, app security hardening)
  • Identity management (e.g., Auth0 / Okta)
  • Git for version control
  • Automated testing mindset (test your own code and iterate without relying on a separate testing team)
  • DevOps best practices familiarity
  • Agile environment experience
• Ability to work independently (set goals, timeline, and deliver within agreed timeframe)
• Strong communication skills and reliable internet/phone for an 8–5 work week; deployments may occur outside normal business hours

Nice-to-Haves (Plusses)

• C# / .NET experience
• Experience with Windows Server tooling (Group Policy, WSUS, Remote Desktop Services)
• Exposure to network monitoring tools (e.g., Wireshark, SolarWinds, PRTG)
• Security certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, Microsoft AZ-900 / SC-900)

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React 18+, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3
• Backend: Django 4.x, Python 3.x
• Database: Microsoft SQL Server 2019+ (schema/stored procedures/indexing/query optimization)
• Web Server/Infra: IIS on Windows Server 2019+, Windows Server 2019+, DNS, TCP/IP, Active Directory, firewalls/VPN
• Security: SSL/TLS, Windows hardening, application-level security, patch management