A428-Python developer rec 5208

Arizona

Department of Health Services (ADHS)

100%

on site in Phoenix,AZ

Our direct client has an opening for a Python developer rec 5208

This position is up to 12 months with the option

of extension. The client is in Phoenix,

AZ.

Rates are $55-$65w2 or $60-70 corp to corp.

Please send us your rate and resume.

Key

Responsibilities :

Assess the current Python codebase, workflows, and dependencies related to

geocoding and spatial data processing.

Refactor and modernize existing Python scripts to improve code readability,

modularity, and adherence to best practices (e.g., PEP 8, logging, error

handling).

Maintain and improve integration with multiple geocoding services, including

locally installed geocoding software, ArcGIS Server REST-based services, and

Google Maps Geocoding API (including quota management and API key security)

Transition data processing from flat files (CSVs, Esri file geodatabases) to an

ArcGIS Enterprise Geodatabase (SQL Server).

Implement robust logging, error handling, and validation throughout the

codebase.

Optimize and document fallback logic for handling geocoding failures and manual

resolution workflows.

Produce high-quality technical documentation, including code comments and usage

instructions, architecture diagrams and workflow documentation.

Improve the logging and reporting framework for better error tracking and

system transparency.

Collaborate with internal GIS and IT staff for requirements clarification,

testing, and implementation support.

Required

Skills & Experience :

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

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

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

Skill

Minimum

of 5 years of experience in Python development

Demonstrated

experience refactoring or modernizing existing codebases for improved

maintainability and performance.

Education

Bachelor’s

degree in Computer Science, Geographic Information Systems, Software

Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience may be

substituted for formal education.

Experience

working with government or public health organizations is a plus.

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