Software Developer (contract)

Overview

Convert prototype Next.js/Python apps into secure, scalable production systems.

Key Responsibilities

• api hardening
• front‑end security
• compliance
• ci/cd
• logging
• documentation

Tasks

-Harden APIs and front-end code for security, performance, and reliability. -Collaborate with UX designers, product owners, and platform engineers to align delivery with enterprise policies and deployment pipelines. -Ensure compliance with internal frameworks for data handling, accessibility, and deployment governance. -Implement enterprise-grade standards for authentication, logging, error handling, observability, and CI/CD. -Write clear, maintainable code and documentation for future development and handoff.

Requirements

• next.js
• python
• cloud
• ci/cd
• github actions
• bachelor’s

What You Bring

-Excellent debugging, code review, and refactoring skills. -3+ years of experience in software development with a focus on application productionization. -Experience deploying apps via Azure, AWS, or GCP, preferably in containerized environments. -Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, and infrastructure-as-code. -Ability to take loosely defined ideas and deliver clean, compliant, production-ready systems. -Strong proficiency in Next.js and Python (FastAPI, Flask, or Django). -Refactor proof-of-concept or prototype applications into stable, scalable production systems. -Working knowledge of enterprise security principles (SSO, RBAC, API key management). -Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.

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