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Python Web Developer - Remote Contract

Filament Games is seeking a talented, self-directed contract Python web developer to help build out our FastAPI-based game services platform.

Key responsibilities

• Program API logic in Python
• Program background processing jobs with Celery
• Program pub/sub event dispatching and event handling logic
• Write automated unit tests and e2e tests

Required Skills and Experience

• Proficient in Python
• Proficient in Django, Flask, or any web microframework in any language
• Proficient in SQL
• Basic familiarity with building and launching Docker containers

Bonus Points

• FastAPI experience
• SQLAlchemy experience
• Kubernetes experience
• Experience with pub/sub via Redis, RabbitMQ or similar

Application Instructions

• Firms: Please apply with the resume of a staff developer that is representative of your firm's relevant capabilities.
• If you have a standard hourly bill rate, please include in the "Desired Salary" field.
• Do not apply to this advertisement if you are seeking full time employment.

About Filament Games

Filament Games is a game production studio that creates digital learning games and interactives. Our mission is to create playful experiences that improve people's lives. We believe that games are a powerful way to engage and inspire learners, and we approach game design by translating learning objectives directly into meaningful gameplay mechanics and playful curriculum materials.

Applicants will be considered for positions on the basis of qualifications and ability to perform the job for which they are applying without regard to race, religion, creed, sex, age, residency, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical appearance. Minorities are encouraged to apply.