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You are seeking an experienced Senior Python Engineer to lead a critical backend migration for an enterprise-scale Insurance Policy & Claims Management platform. You will be pivotal in modernizing a legacy system by transitioning from PHP/Laravel to a modern Python-based architecture, ensuring seamless integration with the React/TypeScript frontend. This unique opportunity allows you to work with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced GenAI startup, driving a significant digital transformation initiative in the insurance industry. **Key Responsibilities:** - Lead the architectural design & implementation of Python backend services to replace PHP/Laravel - Design and develop RESTful APIs/GraphQL endpoints for the React/TypeScript frontend - Define and execute data migration strategies for a seamless system transition - Develop scalable backend services using FastAPI/Django/Flask - Implement robust data models, schemas, authentication & authorization layers - Ensure API compatibility and prevent disruptions during migration - Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and legacy teams to ensure business continuity - Create documentation, coding standards, and migration guides **Required Skills & Experience:** - 7+ years of production Python development experience - Expertise in FastAPI, Django, or Flask - Strong knowledge of SQL & NoSQL databases with migration experience - Hands-on experience with API development (REST/GraphQL) - Proficiency with pytest/unittest & TDD practices - Advanced Git/version control knowledge - Proven track record in large-scale backend migrations (PHP Python) - Understanding of Laravel concepts and ability to map them to Python equivalents **Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Haves):** - Async Python (asyncio, aiohttp) - Messaging systems (RabbitMQ, Kafka, Redis) - Docker/Kubernetes & cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) - Microservices architecture & Domain-Driven Design - ORM frameworks (SQLAlchemy, Django ORM) **Domain Knowledge (Preferred):** - Insurance / Financial services / other regulated industries - Policy management & claims workflows - Compliance & security requirements in insurance **Soft Skills:** - Excellent communication & stakeholder management - Strong problem-solving & analytical skills - Ability to mentor junior developers & conduct code reviews - Self-driven with a strong ownership mindset - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment You will have the opportunity to lead a high-impact modernization project in the insurance domain, work with a modern tech stack (Python, FastAPI/Django/Flask, React, TypeScript, Tailwind), collaborate in a supportive environment with experienced professionals, and gain exposure to enterprise-scale challenges & digital transformation. You are seeking an experienced Senior Python Engineer to lead a critical backend migration for an enterprise-scale Insurance Policy & Claims Management platform. You will be pivotal in modernizing a legacy system by transitioning from PHP/Laravel to a modern Python-based architecture, ensuring seamless integration with the React/TypeScript frontend. This unique opportunity allows you to work with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced GenAI startup, driving a significant digital transformation initiative in the insurance industry. **Key Responsibilities:** - Lead the architectural design & implementation of Python backend services to replace PHP/Laravel - Design and develop RESTful APIs/GraphQL endpoints for the React/TypeScript frontend - Define and execute data migration strategies for a seamless system transition - Develop scalable backend services using FastAPI/Django/Flask - Implement robust data models, schemas, authentication & authorization layers - Ensure API compatibility and prevent disruptions during migration - Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and legacy teams to ensure business continuity - Create documentation, coding standards, and migration guides **Required Skills & Experience:** - 7+ years of production Python development experience - Expertise in FastAPI, Django, or Flask - Strong knowledge of SQL & NoSQL databases with migration experience - Hands-on experience with API development (REST/GraphQL) - Proficiency with pytest/unittest & TDD practices - Advanced Git/version control knowledge - Proven track record in large-scale backend migrations (PHP Python) - Understanding of Laravel concepts and ability to map them to Python equivalents **Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Haves):** - Async Python (asyncio, aiohttp) - Messaging systems (RabbitMQ, Kafka, Redis) - Docker/Kubernetes & cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) - Microservices architecture & Domain-Driven Design - ORM frameworks (SQLAlchemy, Django ORM) **Domain Knowledge (Preferred):** - Insurance / Financial services / other regulated industries - Policy management & claims workflows - Compliance & security requirements in insurance **Soft Skills:** - Excellent communication & stakeholder management - Strong problem-solvi
