Senior Python Lead

DMAIC Academy & Consultancy

Tirupati • Not disclosed

12 hours ago

Hybrid

About the job

Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Python Lead with deep experience in building Generative AI applications, particularly using Azure OpenAI. The ideal candidate will have strong backend engineering expertise, hands-on experience in LLM-based solution development, and the ability to design, architect, and deploy AI-driven applications at scale. This role requires close collaboration with architects, product owners, and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative GenAI capabilities aligned with business objectives. Key Responsibilities 1. AI / LLM Development • Design, develop, and optimize GenAI-powered applications using Azure OpenAI (GPT models, embeddings, RAG pipelines, function calling, agents). • Implement LLM operations including: - Prompt engineering - Fine-tuning - Vectorization - Evaluation pipelines • Build and integrate Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) workflows using Azure Cognitive Search or other vector databases. 2. Backend Engineering • Develop robust and scalable backend services using Python (FastAPI, Flask). • Build APIs, microservices, and data pipelines for GenAI applications. • Integrate structured and unstructured data sources (databases, PDFs, APIs, documents). 3. Cloud & MLOps • Deploy end-to-end AI solutions on Azure, leveraging: - Azure OpenAI - Azure Cognitive Search - Azure Machine Learning - Azure Functions - Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) - Azure Data Lake / Storage • Implement CI/CD pipelines, model deployment workflows, and monitoring systems. 4. Collaboration & Leadership • Work closely with Solution Architects and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions. • Provide technical leadership and mentor junior developers. • Participate in: - Design discussions - Architecture reviews - Code reviews • Ensure security, scalability, performance, and compliance of GenAI applications. Required Qualifications • 7+ years of hands-on experience in Python development. • Strong expertise in: - Python frameworks: FastAPI / Flask / Django - Azure OpenAI (GPT models, ChatGPT) - LLM-based application development - Vector databases (Azure Search, Pinecone, ChromaDB) • Solid experience with: - Prompt engineering - RAG and embeddings - NLP frameworks (Hugging Face, Transformers, LangChain, LlamaIndex) - RESTful API development - Cloud-native architecture on Azure • Strong understanding of: - Security and authentication (OAuth2, JWT) - Data governance Preferred Qualifications • Experience in fine-tuning or customizing LLMs. • Familiarity with ML frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow. • Experience with data engineering workflows (SQL, ETL pipelines). • Background in deploying enterprise-grade AI applications. • Knowledge of MLOps best practices.