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Senior Python Engineer
New York, NY · Hybrid · Full time
Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, AWS, distributed systems
Specialist recruiting
Horizon Softwares helps US companies hire software engineers, cloud specialists, data teams, AI talent and product leaders with practical recruiting support for contract, direct hire and executive search.
Current opportunities
Open
New York, NY · Hybrid · Full time
Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, AWS, distributed systems
Open
Seattle, WA · Hybrid · Full time
React, Next.js, TypeScript, design systems, GraphQL
Priority search
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AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform, platform strategy
Open
Austin, TX · Hybrid · Full time
Snowflake, dbt, Kafka, Python, team leadership
Contract
Remote · United States · Contract
Kubernetes, Terraform, GitHub Actions, AWS, observability
Open
Boston, MA · Hybrid · Full time
Python, PyTorch, MLOps, feature stores, LLM evaluation
Open
Denver, CO · Hybrid · Full time
Product discovery, roadmaps, analytics, enterprise SaaS
Executive search
New York, NY · Full time
Engineering strategy, organizational design, delivery, hiring
Open
Chicago, IL · Hybrid · Full time
Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, microservices, PostgreSQL
Open
Washington, DC · Hybrid · Full time
SIEM, cloud security, incident response, SOC 2
Open
Remote · United States · Full time
Swift, SwiftUI, modular architecture, CI/CD, App Store
Contract
San Jose, CA · Hybrid · Contract
Complex delivery, cloud migration, dependencies, governance
For employers
Technology teams come to us when open roles affect delivery timelines, product roadmaps or platform reliability. We support focused searches with clear role definition and steady process management.
CASE_1Replace departing software, cloud or data contributors without losing momentum on release schedules, platform work or internal tooling.
CASE_2Find candidates with experience in distributed systems, platform engineering, analytics engineering, machine learning operations or product leadership.
CASE_3Bring structure to intake, screening, interview coordination and offer management when internal recruiting capacity is stretched.
What we do
We recruit for technical teams where hiring managers need accurate skill evaluation, organized search execution and clear communication from intake through offer.
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Different roles require different search methods. We support contingent hiring, contract staffing and executive search based on urgency, seniority and internal bandwidth.
CASE_1Direct hire recruiting for engineers, product managers, architects and technical leaders.
CASE_2Short-term and project-based talent support for implementation work, migration projects, launches and team coverage.
CASE_3Senior leadership recruiting for heads of engineering, CTO, VP engineering, chief product and data leadership roles.
How it works
We start with scope, reporting lines, must-have skills, team structure, compensation parameters and interview expectations so the search reflects the real job rather than a generic title.
Our recruiting work focuses on relevant backgrounds, adjacent industries, location requirements and the level of engineering or product depth needed for the role.
Candidates are assessed for technical experience, delivery history, communication, work authorization considerations shared by the client and motivation to move.
We manage scheduling, candidate preparation and structured feedback loops so hiring teams can compare interview results and keep processes moving.
We help align compensation expectations, start date timing and counteroffer risks to improve acceptance and reduce friction before onboarding.
Questions
Technical hiring often breaks down when recruiters do not understand the work, the interview process lacks structure or candidate communication is inconsistent. A focused recruiting partner helps define the role, identify relevant talent pools, screen for practical experience and keep the process moving. That matters most for software, cloud, data and product roles where small differences in background can significantly affect fit.
We support startups, growth-stage businesses, established technology companies and digital product teams inside larger organizations. The common need is usually the same: hiring for specialized technical roles where speed matters, internal bandwidth is limited or market competition is making direct sourcing harder.
No. We support onsite, hybrid and remote tech recruitment. Search strategy changes based on how wide the geography is, whether time zone overlap matters, how compensation is set and what in-person collaboration expectations exist for the team.
Yes. In addition to software developer recruitment, we support cloud, DevOps, data, AI, cybersecurity and product manager recruitment. We also work on technical leadership and executive hiring where team design and cross-functional influence are important.