Python Developer

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SOAZ # 5208 - AZDHS - Python Developer - (Onsite)

Position Description:

 
 
Seeking a skilled and experienced Python developer to modernize and refactor the Python codebase that supports an existing full-stack geocoding system.
This system includes multiple Python scripts for data processing and automation, a SQL Server database, Esri file geodatabases, and a PHP-based web interface for configuring and running geocoding jobs.

It also features a manual geocoding interface built with the ArcGIS JavaScript API. Geocoding workflows leverage a combination of locally installed geocoding software, ArcGIS Server-based geocoding services, and the Google Maps API.

Required Skills & Experience:

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  Core Technical Proficiency
  
  
  
  
  • Python Proficiency Advanced experience writing clean, modular Python code for data processing and automation.
    
    Familiarity with best practices including PEP 8, logging, and error handling; libraries may include: pandas, os, shutil, logging, arcpy, pyodbc, requests
  
  
  • Experience using ArcPy for spatial joins, geoprocessing, and field calculations
  
  
  • Strong understanding of SQL Server databases, including querying and updating tabular data; working knowledge of geospatial data stored in ArcGIS Enterprise Geodatabases
  
  
  • Experience working with third-party geocoding APIs, especially Google s Geocoding API (including authentication, usage limits, and response parsing)
  
  
  • Familiarity with API security protocols such as OAuth2, API keys, or JWT
  
  
  • Understanding of API authentication and security protocols
  
  
  
  


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  Software Development Best Practices
  
  
  
  
  • Adherence to PEP 8 and modular design principles
  
  
  • Use of Git for version control and collaboration
  
  
  • Experience writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
  
  
  • Comfortable working independently and delivering clear, reliable deliverables in a contract environment
  
  
  
  


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  Preferred Qualifications
  
  
  
  
  • Experience modernizing or rewriting legacy Python codebases
  
  
  • Familiarity with geocoding accuracy scoring, fallback strategies, and manual resolution workflows
  
  
  • Prior work with public health, government, or GIS teams is a plus
  
  
  
  


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Qualifications:
 

• Bachelor s degree in computer science, Geographic Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field.


• Experience in Python development


• Demonstrated experience refactoring or modernizing existing codebases for improved maintainability and performance.


• Experience working with government or public health organizations is a plus.