Job Title: Python/PERL Developer
Duration: 18 Month W2 Contract
Location: Chandler, AZ
Required Pay Scale: $60-$65/hour
- The Cloud Services team is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and evolve the Enterprise File System (EFS) platform. EFS enables rapid packaging, deployment, and execution of distributed applications at scale across global data centers.
- The primary focus of this role is the migration of a legacy, Perl-based distributed application deployed on virtual hosts to a modern Python-based, microservices architecture. This includes designing and implementing API-driven services and enabling scalable, containerized deployments.
- This role will partner with cloud services engineering, operations teams, and subject matter experts to deliver modern distributed solutions aligned with enterprise architecture and security standards.
- Key responsibilities include developing high-quality software that meets functional, non-functional, and compliance requirements; implementing well-defined APIs; writing unit and integration tests; and ensuring solutions integrate cleanly into the broader platform with robust, well-tested interfaces.
- The candidate will be expected to follow enterprise development standards and adhere to all security policies from development through deployment.
Primary Skill
Python
Secondary Skill
Linux
Required Qualifications
- Strong Python expertise with demonstrated experience building production systems
- Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs using the OpenAPI 3.0 specification
- Experience developing large-scale, back-end applications and microservices
- Ability to understand, develop, and maintain complex distributed systems
- Experience with Agile development processes and tools, such as Jira, Confluence, Git, and Bitbucket
- Experience with CI/CD practices and tools such as Jenkins and Ansible
- Experience with Git-based source control and modern development workflows
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Experience developing across multiple architectural layers (data, application, business)
- Experience creating technical documentation and training materials
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to collaborate effectively with geographically distributed teams. Experience with agentic software development tools; GitHub Copilot experience preferred
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Kubernetes and/or OpenShift
- Experience contributing to or operating containerized microservices environments
- Familiarity with NFS and distributed file system concepts
- Experience with Perl (especially for legacy system migration)
- Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments
- Experience with NetApp Network Attached Storage devices
- Experience analyzing and reporting on operational data with Oracle SQL and Splunk
- Experience developing automation using Ansible
About Matlen Silver
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At The Matlen Silver Group, Inc., W2 employees are eligible for the following benefits:
- Health, vision, and dental insurance (single and family coverage)
- 401(k) plan (employee contributions only)
