Senior Python Developer - LLM/Node.js

Job Title :

Senior Python Developer (with Node.js & GenAI Exposure)

Location :

Remote

Employment Type :

Full-time

Experience Required :

5+ the Role : We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Python Developer to join our growing Generative AI team. In this role, you will play a key part in building scalable, efficient, and intelligent applications that integrate with AI-powered systems, services, and models.While Python expertise is a core requirement, experience or interest in AI/ML and Large Language Models (LLMs) will be considered a strong plus. You will work closely with cross-functional teams of researchers, ML engineers, backend developers, and product managers to bring cutting-edge AI products to life.

Responsibilities

This is a hands-on development role that also demands an architectural and strategic mindset. Youll contribute to designing microservices, building APIs, and working with data pipelines that serve real-time GenAI Responsibilities :

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Python-based backend services and applications
• Work within the Generative AI team to integrate backend logic with AI/LLM components
• Build RESTful and GraphQL APIs to support web, mobile, and AI-powered interfaces
• Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and ML teams to develop production-grade solutions
• Ensure quality, performance, and scalability of applications
• Debug, optimize, and troubleshoot backend code across multiple environments
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices, code reviews, and version control
• Maintain and extend existing Node.js codebases where required
• Participate in architectural discussions and sprint planning with a focus on scalability and Skills :
• 5+ years of professional development experience using Python
• Strong experience building backend services, microservices, and APIs using Python frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django
• Experience in working with Node.js, especially in API development or service integration
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design, authentication methods, and middleware
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
• Hands-on experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.)
• Strong understanding of Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and agile to Have (Bonus Skills) :
• Experience or understanding of AI/ML concepts, NLP, and LLMs (e.g., OpenAI, Hugging Face)
• Exposure to integrating Python code with ML models or working in GenAI environments
• Familiarity with message brokers like Kafka or RabbitMQ
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure
  

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an innovative GenAI-driven product team
• Work on high-impact, AI-focused applications at scale
• Flexible work environment with a culture of ownership and creativity
• Opportunities to grow into AI-focused roles or leadership paths
  

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