Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a Senior Python Backend Engineer to support a client building complex, data‑driven applications. This role will focus on designing, extending, and stabilizing backend services that power analytics, optimization, and decision‑support systems in a cloud‑based production environment.
Design, build, and maintain backend services using Python and FastAPI
Develop and consume REST APIs, integrating with internal and external platforms
Translate data science models and optimization logic into scalable backend services
Work within an existing codebase to enhance functionality, improve stability, and resolve issues
Collaborate closely with Data Science and Analytics teams
Ensure backend services are production‑ready, with proper error handling, logging, and performance awareness
Support deployments in AWS environments and work within existing CI/CD pipelines
Document system architecture, integrations, and data flows
Proactively communicate progress, risks, and blockers while working independently
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Required Skills & Experience
Strong backend engineering experience with Python (FastAPI)
Solid experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs
Background working on complex, data‑driven systems (analytics, simulators, optimization, or decision support)
Experience supporting applications in AWS production environments
Understanding of engineering best practices (logging, error handling, performance)
Basic DevOps awareness (CI/CD pipelines, deployments, production diagnostics)
Strong communication skills and ability to work independently
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Exposure to Dataiku DSS or similar data science execution platforms
Experience in pharma, life sciences, or commercial analytics environments
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.