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Seasonal Python Django Backend Developer Jobs in Des Moines, IA

Python Sr Developer

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$118K - $159K/yr

Responsibilities : • Design, develop, and maintain Python-based backend applications ... Preferred : • Experience with FastAPI, Flask, or Django. • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes ...

Developer

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$85K - $125K/yr

... Python-based backend applications, microservices, and APIs. • Build scalable RESTful APIs and ... Preferred Qualifications • Experience with FastAPI, Flask, or Django. • Experience with Docker ...

data engineer

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$111K - $134K/yr

Write efficient, clean backend logic in Python using AWS Lambda . * Infrastructure as Code: Deploy and manage cloud infrastructure cleanly using AWS CDK . * API Integration: Build and connect secure ...

Specialist, Cybersecurity (Full Stack)

Des Moines, IA · On-site +1

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  • PTO

... backend service integration, application workflow design, and the engineering patterns needed to deliver production-ready experiences across Angular, Java/Spring Boot, Python, and approved Nationwide ...

Web Development Tutor

Ames, IA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

... back-end development with frameworks like Node.js or Django, database integration, RESTful API ... engineering careers. * Conceptual Teaching & Problem-Solving: Skilled at teaching full-stack ...

MLOps Engineer

Ames, IA · On-site

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... MLOps, DevOps, cloud/platform engineering, or a closely related technical area. * Experience ... Strong backend development experience, preferably in Python, including APIs, distributed services ...

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for seasonal python django backend developer in Des Moines, IA is $144,664.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $142,000.00 and $163,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Job description

Python Sr Developer
We are seeking an experienced Senior Python Developer with strong AWS cloud expertise to design, develop, and support scalable, cloud-native applications, APIs, and data solutions. The ideal candidate will combine deep Python development skills with hands-on experience building distributed systems on AWS. This role requires ownership of the full software lifecycle, from solution design and implementation to production support and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Python Development & API Engineering
• Design, develop, and maintain Python-based backend applications, microservices, and APIs.
• Build scalable RESTful APIs and integrations supporting enterprise applications and data platforms.
• Develop reusable components, libraries, and automation frameworks following engineering best practices.
• Implement secure API authentication, authorization, rate limiting, and monitoring capabilities.
Data Engineering & Processing
• Build and maintain data ingestion, transformation, and processing pipelines.
• Develop solutions for integrating data across multiple internal and external systems.
• Optimize data access patterns, database interactions, and application performance.
• Ensure data quality, validation, observability, and operational reliability.
AWS Cloud Engineering
• Design and implement cloud-native solutions using AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, EKS, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, RDS, SQS, SNS, EventBridge, CloudWatch, and Step Functions.
• Develop highly available, fault-tolerant, and scalable applications leveraging AWS best practices.
• Implement infrastructure automation, deployment pipelines, monitoring, and operational controls.
• Collaborate with cloud, security, and platform teams to ensure compliance, governance, and cost optimization.
Production Support & Reliability
• Support business-critical production systems and APIs in a high-availability environment.
• Perform incident triage, root cause analysis, and issue remediation.
• Analyze logs, metrics, and system behavior to identify performance bottlenecks and reliability risks.
• Drive continuous improvements in resiliency, observability, scalability, and operational efficiency
AI-Assisted Software Development
• Leverage AI-powered development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q, ChatGPT, Cursor, or equivalent tools to accelerate development and improve code quality.
• Utilize AI for code generation, unit test creation, documentation, troubleshooting, code rev iews, and solution prototyping.
• Validate AI-generated outputs to ensure alignment with security, architectural, and engineering standards.
• Promote responsible adoption of AI-assisted development practices within the engineering team
Technical Leadership
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to engineering standards and best practices.
• Participate in architecture reviews, technical design discussions, and code reviews.
• Partner with product, business, architecture, and operations teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Required Skills
• 8+ years of hands-on Python development experience.
• Strong experience building APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Solid experience designing and implementing solutions on AWS.
• Experience with cloud-native architectures, event-driven systems, and enterprise integrations.
• Strong understanding of system design, scalability, reliability, and performance optimization.
• Experience supporting production systems in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Proficiency with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with CI/CD, monitoring, logging, and observability practices.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, or EKS.
• Experience with AWS serverless and event-driven architectures.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK).
• Experience in financial services, insurance, or other regulated enterprise environments.
• Prior experience as a Senior Engineer, Technical Lead, or Solution Designer.
Salary Range- $85,000-$105,000 a year
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