Senior Python Developer

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**Job Overview**:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Python Developer with strong expertise in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and AI environments.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 to 15 years of experience in Python programming and will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and optimization of NLP modules, as well as contributing to various AI-driven projects. The role requires deep technical skills, leadership experience, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

Lead the design, development, and optimization of NLP algorithms and AI-driven applications.

- Manage and mentor a team of Python developers, providing technical direction and project oversight.

- Develop scalable, high-performance systems to process large-scale datasets and enable complex machine learning and AI solutions.

- Integrate NLP systems into real-world applications, including chatbots, virtual assistants, sentiment analysis tools, etc.

- Collaborate with data scientists, AI engineers, and product managers to build AI solutions that meet business needs.

- Ensure code quality, maintainability, and scalability, adhering to best practices in software development.

- Perform advanced troubleshooting, performance tuning, and optimization of NLP models.

- Stay updated on the latest trends and advancements in NLP and AI, bringing innovative solutions to the table.

- Work closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

KEY DELIVERABLES

• Research and implement machine learning algorithms and tools
• Manage and direct research and development processes to meet the needs of our AI strategy
• Develop machine learning applications in alignment with project requirements and business goals
• Perform machine learning tests and statistical analysis in order to fine-tune the machine learning systems
• Select appropriate datasets and data representation methods
• Extend existing machine learning libraries and frameworks
• Train systems and retrain as necessary
• Work with the engineering and leadership teams on the functional design, process design, prototyping, testing, and training of AI/ML solutions
• Advise leaders on technology, strategy, and policy issues related to AI/ML

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 5+ years of experience in Python programming, with a focus on AI and NLP applications.
• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with NLP frameworks (e.g., spaCy, NLTK, Gensim) and deep learning libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms, natural language understanding (NLU), and natural language generation (NLG).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure) and deploying AI models at scale.
• Proficiency in designing and working with APIs for integrating AI models into enterprise applications.
• Proven experience in managing teams and leading technical projects to completion.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with excellent communication skills.
• Experience with deep learning, NLP, and TensorFlow
• Experience writing robust code in Python or Java
• Experience in REST API development, database design, and RDBMS design and optimizations
• Knowledge of basic algorithms and object-oriented and functional design principles
• Knowledge of data structures, data modeling, and software architecture
• Knowledge of math, probability, statistics, and algorithms
• Knowledge of machine learning frameworks such as Keras and PyTorch
• Knowledge of machine learning libraries such as scikit-learn
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

**Preferred Qualifications**:

• Masters degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field.
• Experience in working with conversational AI, chatbots, or virtual assistants.
• Experience with big data technologies and distributed computing.
• - Knowledge of Agile methodologies and software development life cycle (SDLC) processes.