Back End Python Developer Jobs in Santa Clara, CA

POSITION: Software Engineer (Backend Engineer- Python)

Who We Are:

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we're eager to hear from you. The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills

 What You will Do:

• Estimate, plan, and implement software development work.
• Work closely with product manager to gather requirements to build new modules or improve existing modules.
• Evaluate, maintain and improve existing code base to ensure that it is properly structured and utilize software engineering best practices
• Troubleshoot, identify, and research reported issues, and have the ability to provide recommendations by comparing advantages and disadvantages of various solutions.
• 6+ years of experience with designing and developing web services applications.
• Strong experience with providing and consuming web services / APIs (REST, JSON, OpenAPI/Swagger)
• Experience with modern Python and frameworks (FastAPI/Flask, SQLAlchemy Core, Pydantic, Httpx, Alembic, Pytest, Ruff, Pyright, or similar)
• Strong experience with data modeling using relational databases, Writing and optimizing complex queries using SQL (Postgres)
• Strong experience with Git, Bug tracking, and collaborating with a software team
• Basic understanding of Containerization and DevOps processes (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, CI/CD)
• Basic understanding of Data Engineering a plus (ETL, Data warehouses)
•  Strong debugging and diagnostic skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills
• Excellent problem solving and analytical thinking skills
• Self-directed, analytical, and collaborative with a constant desire to learn, improve, and make things better
• Experience working with a cross-disciplinary team of PMs, designers and other developers

What You Will Bring:

• Set engineering vision and direction for existing and future applications.
• Stay on top of new technologies and tools and adopt relevant ones to the team.
• Accountable for meeting assigned project objectives and timelines.

Pay Range: $100,000-$115,000 per annum

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

Work Requirements:

This role is considered an on-site position located in Cupertino, CA, USA

• You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours. 
• Shop floor environment, which may include but not limited to extensive walking, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Benefits begin on day one:

      401(k) matching

      Dental insurance

      Health insurance

      Paid time off

      Vision insurance

      Employer paid Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability

Backend dev with DE Engineer - preference is backend python dev who has build data pipelines.Experience in building API with fastapi and bonus if they have ever built a MCP server.

Contract / Full time