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Innova Solutions, Inc

Python with Quartz

Chicago, IL · On-site

$70/hr

Contract Duration: 12 Months Location: Chicago, IL • Bachelors degree in Computer Science or ... Python programming experience in a development facility like Quartz, SecDB or Athena • ...

AbbVie

Manager, Payer Contract Analytics

Mettawa, IL · On-site

$79K - $95K/yr

As an individual contributor of the Payer Contract Analytics team, you will greatly influence ... SQL, R, Python, and Git. Working experience with AWS cloud infrastructure and services (e.g ...

AbbVie

Manager, Payer Contract Analytics

Mettawa, IL · On-site

$79K - $95K/yr

As an individual contributor of the Payer Contract Analytics team, you will greatly influence ... SQL, R, Python, and Git. Working experience with AWS cloud infrastructure and services (e.g ...

MMI

Java Developer w/ Python or Perl

Chicago, IL · On-site

Contract Unfortunately, we cannot work with 3rd party & H1B employee's. Description: -We are ... as Python or Perl as well as static languages like C, Java or Go. -Network and system ...

Civis Analytics

Software Engineer (Contract)

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$90K/yr

This is a 6-month contract role for an early-career engineer who is ready to work across the stack ... React on the front end, Python/Ruby/Node on the back end, and SQL alongside a team of engineers ...

Civis Analytics

Software Engineer (Contract)

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$90K/yr

This is a 6-month contract role for an early-career engineer who is ready to work across the stack ... React on the front end, Python/Ruby/Node on the back end, and SQL alongside a team of engineers ...

Civis Analytics

Software Engineer (Contract)

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$90K/yr

This is a 6-month contract role for an early-career engineer who is ready to work across the stack ... React on the front end, Python/Ruby/Node on the back end, and SQL alongside a team of engineers ...

Sonoma Consulting Inc.

Contract DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$54.25 - $74.50/hr

Job Title : DevOps Engineer (Contract) Onsite at client: 80% Start: ASAP Requirements: 4+ years of ... Fluency in Bash and Python with a focus on development and delivery of infrastructure as a service.

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How much do contract python jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract python in Illinois is $56.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46.83 and $64.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a contract Python developer?

A Contract Python job is a temporary or project-based position where a developer is hired to work on Python-related tasks for a specific duration. These roles are often found in industries like software development, data science, and automation. Contract Python jobs can be freelance, short-term, or long-term, depending on the employer's needs. They offer flexibility but may not include benefits like full-time employment.

What kinds of projects and responsibilities can I expect as a contract Python developer?

As a Contract Python Developer, you can expect to work on a variety of projects ranging from web application development and API integrations to data processing, automation scripts, and machine learning tasks. Your daily responsibilities may include writing and testing code, debugging issues, collaborating with designers or front-end developers, and participating in code reviews. You'll often interact closely with project managers and clients to define requirements and provide technical solutions. The role offers exposure to different industries and technologies, making it a great opportunity to deepen your expertise and expand your professional network.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contract Python developer?

To thrive as a Contract Python Developer, you need strong proficiency in Python programming, experience with frameworks such as Django or Flask, and a solid understanding of software development best practices. Familiarity with version control systems like Git, cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, and relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Developer or Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate are often advantageous. Excellent problem-solving skills, adaptability, and effective communication are essential soft skills in this role. These capabilities ensure you can deliver high-quality, maintainable code on time while collaborating effectively with diverse teams in dynamic, project-based environments.

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Infographic showing various Contract Python job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 45% Full Time, and 55% Contract. Highlights an 88% In-person, 6% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $118,156 per year, or $56.8 per hour.

Senior GenAI/Python Engineer

Chicago, IL • On-site

Tata Consultancy Service Limited
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$90K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Build and enhance LLM-powered agentic applications using Python.

  • Develop intent classification, domain-specialist agent workflows, and agentic extraction pipelines for complex user questions.

  • Design, build, and consume FastAPI-based microservices.

Job description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
  • 5+ years of advanced professional Python development experience with production-grade coding practices.
  • Strong hands-on experience writing clean, tested, maintainable code using typing, pytest, packaging standards, Git, CI/CD, Docker, and code review discipline.
  • 1.5+ years of hands-on experience building GenAI / LLM applications in production using OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Anthropic, Bedrock, or similar model APIs.
  • Experience building LLM-powered agents, including intent classification, domain-specific agents, agentic extraction flows, and multi-step orchestration.
  • Hands-on experience with Agentic AI frameworks or patterns such as LangChain, LangGraph, LlamaIndex, function calling, tool use, or custom orchestration.
  • Strong experience in structured output extraction from LLMs using JSON schema enforcement, Pydantic, retry/repair strategies, and validation logic.
  • Experience with RAG and vector search concepts including embeddings, chunking, hybrid search, reranking, entity resolution, fuzzy matching, confidence thresholds, and disambiguation flows.
  • Working knowledge of vector databases or search platforms such as pgvector, Pinecone, Weaviate, OpenSearch, Snowflake vector functions, or equivalent.
  • Strong API development experience using FastAPI or similar frameworks such as Flask or Django.
  • Experience with async Python and orchestration of parallel LLM/API calls.
  • Strong SQL skills and comfort working with large analytical datasets.
  • Cloud environment experience, preferably Azure; AWS or GCP acceptable.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to collaborate directly with engineering teams, product owners, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Roles & Responsibilities
  • Build and enhance LLM-powered agentic applications using Python.
  • Develop intent classification, domain-specialist agent workflows, and agentic extraction pipelines for complex user questions.
  • Build natural-language-to-structured-payload pipelines that convert user utterances into accurate JSON query payloads, including filters, exclusions, rankings, and metric selection.
  • Integrate semantic search and vector retrieval services for embedding-based entity resolution, fuzzy matching, confidence scoring, and disambiguation flows.
  • Design, build, and consume FastAPI-based microservices.
  • Implement async orchestration patterns for parallel LLM calls, API calls, and downstream service integrations.
  • Develop prompt engineering patterns, structured output enforcement, JSON schema validation, function calling, tool usage, and guardrails.
  • Build evaluation harnesses, test sets, and regression test frameworks to measure extraction accuracy and validate prompt/model changes.
  • Work with metadata/catalog services, entitlement-aware data access, and reporting-engine payload contracts.
  • Collaborate with multiple platform, data, service, and product teams to deliver production-ready GenAI capabilities.
  • Write clear technical documentation including Confluence pages, ADRs, sequence diagrams, and flow diagrams.
  • Participate in hands-on technical evaluation, code reviews, design discussions, and production readiness reviews.

Salary Range-$90,000-$130,000 a year
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TCS Employee Benefits Summary:
Discretionary Annual Incen tive.
Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

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