Senior Python Backend Developer (AI Technologies)

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior Python Backend Developer (AI Technologies)
• Focus: Backend engineering with AI-enabled solutions
• Location: New York City, NY (Hybrid — 3 days onsite)

Description

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Python Backend Developer with advanced Python and modern backend skills, including FastAPI and scalable RESTful APIs. The role includes integrating AI-driven functionality into enterprise web applications, optimizing SQL/database performance, and building Azure-based services. Interactive lightweight interfaces may be developed 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 performance
• Integrate with Azure cloud 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
• Develop lightweight web interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Streamlit, or Plotly Dash when required
• Troubleshoot issues, optimize backend performance, and ensure code quality

Requirements

• 10+ years of overall software development experience
• 8–10 years of strong hands-on Python development
• Advanced proficiency in Python for scalable backend application development
• Strong hands-on FastAPI experience including Pydantic, SQLAlchemy, and SQLModel
• Proven experience designing, developing, integrating, and maintaining RESTful APIs
• Strong understanding of SQL databases including complex queries, optimization, and performance tuning
• Experience with AI technologies and integrating AI-driven functionality into web apps
• Familiarity with Azure services: Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Key Vault
• Experience with Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Benefits

Not specified in the provided posting.