Senior Python Backend Developer (AI Technologies)

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior Python Backend Developer (AI Technologies)

• Location: New York City, NY (Hybrid; 3 days onsite)

Description

Senior hands-on backend role focused on building scalable, high-performance Python web applications and RESTful APIs, with AI-driven functionality. You’ll develop with FastAPI (Pydantic, SQLAlchemy/SQLModel), optimize SQL performance, and integrate services on Microsoft Azure. The role also includes implementing CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps and creating lightweight interactive interfaces using Streamlit or Plotly Dash as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend applications using Python

• Build and optimize RESTful APIs using FastAPI, Pydantic, SQLAlchemy, and SQLModel

• Develop and integrate AI-powered functionalities into enterprise web applications

• Design and optimize SQL queries and database interactions to ensure application performance

• Integrate applications with Azure services including Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and Key Vault

• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and maintainable software solutions

• Develop lightweight web interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Streamlit, or Plotly Dash when required

• Troubleshoot application issues, optimize backend performance, and ensure code quality

Requirements

• 10+ years overall software development experience; ideally 8–10 years hands-on Python development

• Advanced proficiency in Python for designing and developing scalable backend applications

• Strong hands-on FastAPI experience including Pydantic, SQLAlchemy, and SQLModel

• Proven experience designing, developing, integrating, and maintaining RESTful APIs using Python

• Strong understanding of SQL databases, including writing complex/efficient SQL queries and performance tuning

• Experience working with AI technologies and integrating AI capabilities into web applications

• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure services: Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Key Vault

• Experience implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience

Benefits

• Hybrid work model with 3 days onsite in New York City