Ontrac Solutions

Staff/Senior Software Engineer (Python/PHP)

Chicago, IL · Staff+

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 35 days ago

PythonPHPDistributed SystemsBackend DevelopmentCode ReviewGCPCloud PlatformsCI/CDPrometheusCommunicationMentoring

About the role

Recent, hands-on Python (3.11+) AND PHP (8.x) - this role genuinely uses both; applications showing only one language will not pass screening.

Experience working with cloud platforms, specifically Google Cloud.
Technical proficiency with OpenSSL and implementing secure communication protocols across distributed platforms.
Familiarity with logging solutions, specifically transitioning from Splunk to Splunk Cloud.
Strong proficiency writing unit, integration, and acceptance tests.
Previous experience with internal network-automation services and platforms.
Experience mentoring mid-level engineers to reduce single points of failure (SPOFs).
Experience partnering with Principal Engineers on large-scale cloud migrations.
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Useful Qualifications: Previous experience with internal network-automation services and platforms.
A degree in computer science or a related field.

This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer capable of leading modernization efforts and breaking down monolithic architectures into container-based services on GCP, with strong Python experience.
The successful candidate will work closely with engineering managers and customer stakeholders to ensure project success from initial definition through final delivery.
What your application must clearly show We screen against the requirements below exactly as written - your resume should make these easy to find: 10+ years of backend software development.
Recent, hands-on Python (3.11+) AND PHP (8.x) - this role genuinely uses both
applications showing only one language will not pass screening.
A real example of deconstructing a monolith into container-based services, ideally on Google Cloud.
OpenSSL / secure communication implementation experience.

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