Senior Python Migration Engineer - Insurance Policy & Claims Management Platform

We are seeking an experienced Senior Python Engineers to lead a

critical backend migration for our

enterprise-scale

Insurance Policy & Claims Management platform.

You will play a pivotal role in modernizing a 30-year-old legacy system by transitioning from PHP/Laravel to a modern Python-based architecture, ensuring smooth integration with our React/TypeScript frontend.This is a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced GenAI startup, driving one of the largest digital transformation initiatives in the insurance industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design & implementation of Python backend services replacing PHP/Laravel
• Design and develop RESTful APIs/GraphQL endpoints for React/TypeScript frontend
• Define and execute data migration strategies ensuring seamless system transition
• Develop scalable backend services with 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
  

What We Offer

• Lead a high-impact modernization project in the insurance domain
• Work with a modern tech stack (Python, FastAPI/Django/Flask, React, TypeScript, Tailwind)
• Collaborative environment with experienced professionals
• Exposure to enterprise-scale challenges & digital transformation
  

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