Python Developer

Location: Phoenix, AZ (100% on site)

Client: Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS)

Contract Length: Up to 12 months with option of extension

Compensation: $55–65 per week W2 or $60–70 per week corp‑to‑corp

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.

Core Technical Proficiency

• Python: 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.
• ArcPy: Experience using ArcPy for spatial joins, geoprocessing, and field calculations.
• SQL Server: Strong understanding of