<p><p><b>Role : Senior Python Engineer (GenAI Startup)</b><br/><br/>Location : Remote (Preferably from India)<br/><br/>Contract-to-Hire Opportunity </p><p><br/></p><p>- Competitive Us : </b></p><p><br/></p><p>We are revolutionizing software development through our groundbreaking AI-powered platform.
Our mission is to automate up to 80% of enterprise-grade software development, making custom software creation more efficient and accessible than ever before.</p></p><p><br/></p><p><b>The Opportunity : </b></p><p><br/></p><p>Role : Senior Python Developer - Backend Migration<br/><br/>We are seeking an experienced Senior Python Developer to lead a critical backend migration for a Policy and Claims Management platform.
This role involves transitioning an existing PHP/Laravel backend to a modern Python-based architecture while maintaining seamless integration with our React/TypeScript frontend.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in modernizing a legacy system through a complete digital transformation initiative.</p><p><br/></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities : </b></p><p><br/></p><p>- Lead architectural design and implementation of Python-based backend services.<br/><br/>- Design and implement RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL endpoints.<br/><br/>- Ensure seamless data migration strategies from PHP/Laravel to Python.<br/><br/>- Maintain API compatibility during transition to avoid frontend disruptions.<br/><br/>- Collaborate with frontend team for smooth integration with React/TypeScript.<br/><br/>- Work with infra/automation teams to align backend services with deployment pipelines.<br/><br/>- Document API specifications, system architecture, and migration procedures.<br/><br/>- Establish coding standards and best practices.<br/><br/>- Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews.</p><p><br/></p><p><b>Required Technical Skills :</b></p><p><br/></p><p>- Python Expertise : 7+ years of production Python development.<br/><br/>- Frameworks : Strong in FastAPI, Django, or Flask.<br/><br/>- Databases : SQL & NoSQL, with data migration experience.<br/><br/>- APIs : RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL.<br/><br/>- Testing : pytest, unittest, TDD practices.<br/><br/>- Version Control : Git, branching strategies.<br/><br/>- Migration Experience : Proven track record in backend migrations, preferably PHP Python.</p><p><br/></p><p><b>Domain Knowledge (Preferred) :</b></p><p><br/></p><p>- Insurance, financial services, or regulated industries.<br/><br/>- Policy management and claims workflows.<br/><br/>- Compliance and security :</b></p><p><br/></p><p>- Async Python (asyncio, aiohttp).<br/><br/>- Messaging systems (RabbitMQ, Kafka, Redis).<br/><br/>- Docker, Kubernetes, microservices, cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP).<br/><br/>- ORM (SQLAlchemy, Django ORM).</p><p><br/></p><p><b>Soft Skills :</b></p><p><br/></p><p>- Strong communication and collaboration skills.<br/><br/>- Ability to simplify complex concepts for stakeholders.<br/><br/>- Independent problem-solver with attention to detail.<br/><br/>- Experience mentoring and guiding development teams.</p><p><br/></p><p><b>What We Offer :</b></p><p><br/></p><p>- Opportunity to lead a high-impact modernization project.<br/><br/>- Work with cutting-edge technologies and modern practices.<br/><br/>- Exposure to enterprise-scale transformation.<br/><br/>- Professional growth in a collaborative environment.</p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)