Python Developer

Post Date

Jul 29, 2026

Location

Birmingham,
Alabama

ZIP/Postal Code

35243
US
Oct 01, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Programmer / Developer

Req #

BIR-aca12829-ebab-4263-9141-10bbb61ca6d9

Pay Rate

$38 - $48 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

· Build, maintain, and improve infrastructure automation platform using Python.

· Collaborate with product, SRE, and operations teams in an Agile environment to deliver reliable, well-tested software and automation that scales.

· Design and implement clean, maintainable object-oriented Python code for services and automation.

· Use Git, Jira, and Bitbucket for source control, branching strategies, and pull-request workflows.

· Work in an Agile team: sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, backlog refinement.

· Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automated tests, and deployment/runbook documentation.

· Troubleshoot, profile, and optimize application and automation performance.

· Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team best practices.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

· 5+ years professional experience developing in Python with strong object-oriented programming skills.

· Proven experience with Git workflows and Bitbucket (pull requests, branching strategies).

· API Design

· Microservice and Cloud Architecture Principles

· Mongo Query Development

· Experience working in Agile teams and familiarity with Agile ceremonies.

· Must be able to use AI-assisted development tools (code completion, LLM-assisted coding, AI-driven test generation, and AI-assisted code review) to accelerate delivery and improve quality.

· Ansible and configuration management for provisioning and automation.

· Strong debugging, testing (unit/integration), and CI/CD mindset.

· Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

NETAPP Experience

· Infrastructure automation experience (IaC, automation frameworks, pipeline automation).

· Familiarity with storage technologies (SAN/NAS, object storage, distributed storage systems).

· Experience writing or maintaining tools in Golang.

· Kafka experience (producers/consumers, stream processing) preferred.

· Container experience (Docker, Kubernetes) preferred.

· Cloud platform experience (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and observability tooling.

· Comfortable participating in and conducting code reviews.

· Familiarity with the Richardson Maturity Model

· Knowledge of OPENAPI spec

· Migrate the top 5 legacy ansible-based, macroservice fulfillment services to RMM level 2 openapi spec microservice using an AI-assisted development workflow

· Improve CI/CD reliability and increase automated test coverage.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.