Senior Python Developer
- Optum
- 6 - 11 years
- Chennai
- 2 months ago
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Job Description
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of scalable, AI-enabled applications using modern AI/ML technologies.
- Own the end-to-end lifecycle of AI/ML solutions, ensuring seamless integration, scalability, and performance.
- Architect and maintain robust backend services using Python and Java frameworks (e.g., FastAPI, Spring), with a focus on performance and security.
- Build intuitive front-end interfaces using React.js to deliver seamless user experiences.
- Apply best practices to develop secure, cloud-native solutions aligned with real-world use cases (Azure/Google Cloud).
- Evaluate existing systems and propose architectural enhancements with detailed technical design documentation.
- Collaborate with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and SMEs to translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Facilitate technical design walkthroughs and gather actionable feedback from stakeholders.
- Plan and execute comprehensive testing strategies, including automation and performance testing.
- Provide production support, including real-time debugging and root cause analysis.
- Ensure system stability through proactive monitoring and long-term fixes.
- Manage task priorities effectively within Agile frameworks.
- Stay current with emerging AI/ML technologies and industry trends.
- Drive innovation by exploring new tools and techniques to improve scalability and performance.
- Comply with company policies, including flexibility in work location and team assignments.
Required Qualifications
- 6+ years of software development experience, with 2+ years in AI/ML engineering.
- Strong experience in backend development using Python or Java, including FastAPI or Spring.
- 6+ years of full-stack development experience with React.js and backend APIs.
- 3+ years of cloud deployment experience (preferably GCP).
- 3+ years in DevOps and CI/CD (Jenkins, Git, Terraform, etc.).
- Experience with RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures (Kafka, Redis).
- Proven expertise in performance optimization for real-time systems.
- Proficiency in RDBMS and/or NoSQL databases.
- Solid understanding of microservices and service-oriented architecture.
- Familiarity with AI/ML techniques such as NLP, computer vision, and LLMs.
- Proficiency in Python (preferred) and working knowledge of R or similar.
- Experience across software development lifecycle.
- Proven ability to leverage and guide teams in adopting coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot to enhance productivity and code quality.
- Experience with building AI agents using Google ADK is a plus.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
Job Classification
Industry: Analytics / KPO / ResearchFunctional Area / Department: Engineering - Software & QARole Category: Software DevelopmentRole: Full Stack DeveloperEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: OptumLocation(s): Chennai+ View Contact
Keyskills: Aiml Python Development React.Js
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