Sr Backend Developer

Location :: New York , NY or Dallas , TX ( Dallas is a second preference they want some one local to new York ) --3 days on-site; 2 remote

(62.50-80 /hrc2c)

Duration : on-going contract

Client-Fortress Investment Group

Interview Process: 2 technical rounds then 1 with Manager

They are very very picky -- I need candidate who are senior who have AAA com skills - NO FAKE RESUMES AND THE CANDIDATE WHO HAVE LESS CONNECTIONS IN LINKEDIN WILL NOT WORK - and need two managerial references

if we can find someone with AI experience then that would be a bonus - however Python and Cloud experience should be solid and should be individual contributor


Required:
8-10+ years of software engineering experience
Strong Python development experience
FastAPI and REST API development
Strong SQL/database experience
Extensive Azure/cloud experience
CI/CD and DevOps experience
Experience building and supporting production applications
Strong individual contributor who can work independently and own deliverables
Strong communication skills

Highly Preferred:
OpenAI experience
LangChain
LangGraph
Anthropic APIs
Azure OpenAI
Databricks
Experience building AI-powered applications

Backend Developer - Python
We are seeking a backend hands on developer (10+ years) with strong expertise in Python and AI technologies to design, develop and maintain high-performance web applications. The ideal candidate will have experience with AI libraries like OpenAI, LangChain, Langraph, Anthropic API's and integrating with cloud platforms such as Azure. You will work with cross-functional teams to implement new features and ensure seamless integration of both front-end and back-end components.

Requirements:
1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
2. Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer, with a strong portfolio demonstrating Python-based projects, particularly AI-focused applications.
3. Proficiency in Python and experience with Python web framework FastAPI including Pydantic, SQL Alchemy/SQL Model.
4. Experience with AI / Agentic frameworks (Good to have) and libraries like OpenAI and LangChain, LangGraph, Anthropic API's.
5. Familiarity with Azure AI Services (Good to have), including Azure OpenAI, and AI-related deployment in Azure cloud environments.
6. Databricks experience good to have.
6. Experience building RESTful APIs using Python.
7. Strong understanding of SQL databases, with proficiency in writing efficient SQL queries and optimizing database interactions.
8. Familiarity with Azure services like Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and Azure Key Vault.
9. Experience in DevOps pipelines, including build, release, and CI/CD processes on platforms like Azure DevOps.
10. Basic front-end development skills in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, with a focus on integrating AI functionalities into web interfaces using Streamlit or Plotly Dash.
11. Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git, Azure DevOps)
12. Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.