Sr. Python Developer

Title: Sr. Python Developer Terms: Long-term, Open-Ended Contract Location: Findlay, OH 45840 Schedule: On-site 4 days / 1 day remote - 40hrs/week Description: We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Python Software Engineer to support our Generative AI, Machine Learning, and data-driven product initiatives. This role partners closely with Data Scientists, AI/ML Engineers, and MLOps to produce models, strengthen engineering standards, and build reliable backend systems. The ideal candidate is an expert in Python, backend development, API design, cloud deployment, and CI/CD automation. Key Responsibilities AI/ML Application Support • Support Data Scientists, AI/ML Engineers, and MLOps by improving robustness, reliability, and scalability of AI/ML applications. • Ensure prototypes transition into production through testing, validation, and software engineering best practices. • Build data/storage connectors (Cosmos DB, MongoDB, relational databases, vector stores, blob storage). • Monitor and troubleshoot AI-related services in production. Backend Engineering & Architecture • Design and build scalable backend systems using Python, OOP/OOD, and async programming. • Develop robust and secure APIs and backend services. • Implement secure authentication and authorization workflows (OAuth2, JWT, SSO, Azure AD, etc.) within backend services. • Design and maintain reliable session management mechanisms for internal and external applications. • Integrate and optimize caching layers (Redis, in-memory caching, distributed cache) to improve performance, reduce latency, and support scalable architectures. • Translate business and technical requirements into well-architected solutions. • Write clear, maintainable, and well-documented code. DevOps, CI/CD, and Versioning • Establish Git branching strategies, application versioning, and release workflows. • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for Python services. • Implement automated testing, code quality tools, and review processes. • Support deployments using Docker (Kubernetes optional). Cloud Platforms & Infrastructure • Deploy and manage applications in AWS or Azure. • Implement observability (EFK/ELK, Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, OpenTelemetry). • Work with vector and search databases (FAISS, Pinecone, Weaviate, Elasticsearch, OpenSearch). Collaboration & Teamwork • Collaborate with Architects, Product Managers, Data Scientists, ML Engineers, QA, and Frontend teams. • Seek and incorporate feedback to strengthen engineering quality. • Contribute to improving team processes and development workflows. Education & Experience • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. • 8+ years of professional experience developing backend applications in Python. • Hands-on experience deploying applications to AWS or Azure. • Experience supporting Data Science or Machine Learning teams. Technical Skills • Expert-level Python development (asyncio, OOP/OOD, API frameworks). • Strong software engineering fundamentals. • Experience with Git, CI/CD, Docker, cloud services, monitoring/observability tools. • Experience with NoSQL/document databases and vector databases/search technologies. Soft Skills • Strong collaboration and communication abilities. • Ownership mindset with attention to quality and detail. • Ability to navigate and improve large, complex codebases.

Created: 2026-03-10