Sr. Python Developer

We are seeking a senior Python developer for a 6-month contract position based in Rutherford, New Jersey. In this role, you will develop data-driven and AI-enabled applications, build scalable Python services, and support advanced AI/ML and generative AI initiatives alongside product, architecture, and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop data-driven and AI-enabled applications
• Build scalable Python services and workflows
• Design and optimize data models and database solutions
• Work with large-scale data processing platforms
• Support AI/ML and generative AI initiatives
• Collaborate across product, architecture, and engineering teams

Qualifications

• Required

• Experience with Python

• Experience with one or more foundational models (Gemini, OpenAI, Claude, Llama, or local models)

• Experience with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow

• Experience with AI frameworks including Google's ADK, LangChain, LlamaIndex, or Hugging Face

• Experience with retrieval augmented generation, including PostgreSQL, vector databases, and advanced retrieval techniques

• Experience with deployment technologies including Docker and production APIs

• Knowledge of prompt engineering, workflow design, and generative AI optimization

• Experience with at least one of the following: FastAPI, asynchronous programming, or orchestration platforms such as LangGraph or multi-agent systems

• Preferred

• Experience with Java and Spring AI

• Experience with microservices architecture

• Knowledge of design patterns

• Full-stack development experience

• Experience with React or Angular UI development