Python Developer

Quick facts about Python Engineer positionLocation: Remote — United StatesType: Part-timeHours: 20–25 hrs/weekCompensation: $85,000 – $125,000 / yearDepartment: Platform EngineeringApply: python@mbg-inc.com ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain Python services that power invoice processing, inventory, and reportingAuthor clean, well-tested REST APIs with FastAPI and SQLAlchemy 2.0Model data thoughtfully in PostgreSQL; review schema changes and Alembic migrationsContribute to platform infrastructure (Docker, AWS, GitHub Actions, IaC via Terraform)Participate in architectural reviews and on-call rotation (light, US business hours)Mentor junior contributors and provide thoughtful code review Requirements4+ years of professional Python development with production services in productionStrong experience with FastAPI (or Flask/Django) and PostgreSQLComfortable with Docker, AWS (ECS or Fargate, Lambda, RDS), and CI/CDType-hinted Python; familiarity with mypy or pyrightSolid testing fundamentals: pytest, integration testing, contract testingClear technical writing — design docs, ADRs, post-mortemsUS work authorization required; able to overlap 4 hours/day with US Eastern Time Tech stackPython 3.12, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, SQLAlchemy 2.0, Docker, AWS (ECS, Lambda, RDS), GitHub Actions & Terraform OpenTelemetry Nice to haveExperience with event-driven systems (SQS/SNS, EventBridge, Kafka)Prior work in fintech, AP automation, or telecom-adjacent industriesFamiliarity with OpenTelemetry, structured logging, and SLO trackingComfort with modern Python tooling: uv, ruff, pre-commit BenefitsAnnualized compensation benchmarked to top-quartile US remote part-time market ratesHealthcare stipend in lieu of group coverage; 401(k) participation with company matchAccrued PTO and all US federal holidaysAnnual learning & certification budget ($1,500)Home-office equipment stipend ($1,200) plus annual refresh budgetQuarterly virtual team offsites; optional all-expenses NYC HQ visits