Job Description
A fast-growing technology company is seeking a Senior Python Developer to build and scale backend systems that power enterprise-grade applications. The ideal candidate has deep experience designing production-ready APIs, strong system design skills, and hands-on experience integrating LLMs and agent-based GenAI solutions. This role is highly collaborative and suited for someone who enjoys mentoring others and experimenting in a startup environment.
• Develop backend Python applications and enterprise‑grade business logic
• Build and maintain scalable, robust software architecture
• Integrate and call LLMs (GPT, Gemini, etc.) inside applications
• Use agent-based GenAI approaches to solve problems
• Optimize system performance and data retrieval (structured + unstructured sources)
• Extract and process data from documents (pandas, parsing)
• Collaborate closely with product managers, domain experts, and a 30‑person dev team
• Mentor junior developers and uphold clean code standards
• Experiment with new tools, techniques, and emerging tech in a startup environment
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Required Skills & Experience
• 6+ years of professional experience building backend systems using Python
• Ability to deliver production-ready APIs and backend services
• Strong grasp of system design concepts, including service architecture and database modeling
• Experience using Git in a collaborative engineering environment
• Comfortable working in Linux-based environments and using the command line for development and debugging
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools (e.g., modern AI coding IDEs) while maintaining clean, readable, and maintainable code
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Hands-on experience integrating large language models into applications via APIs or SDKs
• Familiarity with GitKraken or similar Git visualization/workflow tools
• Exposure to agent-based systems, model evaluation, fine-tuning, or broader machine learning workflows
• Experience working with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or Azure Cosmos DB
• Cloud experience in Azure, especially with data or search-related services (Azure AI Search a plus)
• Background working in regulated or data-sensitive domains such as finance, taxation, or risk management
• Experience in early-stage or fast-moving product development environments
• Advanced degree in computer science, data, mathematics, AI, or equivalent professional experience
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.