Senior Software Engineer - Python

<p><p><br/><b>Key Responsibilities :</b></p><p><br/>- Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable Python-based applications and services.<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Apply prompt engineering best practices to enhance AI and LLM-based systems.<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Work with databases (SQL/NoSQL) to store, manage, and retrieve structured and unstructured data efficiently.<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Data Engineers, ML Engineers, and DevOps to deliver high-performance solutions.<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Participate in architectural design decisions for new features and systems.<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Implement and manage real-time data pipelines and event-driven systems using Kafka.<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Develop and optimize microservices or agents in a distributed environment.<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices and team standards.<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Conduct code reviews, contribute to continuous improvement, and mentor junior team members when needed.<br/><br/><b>Required Skills & Qualifications :</b></p><p><br/>- 4-6 years of professional experience in software engineering with a strong focus on Python.<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Hands-on experience in prompt engineering for AI/ML or LLM applications.<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Solid understanding of database technologies, including relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Experience with Kafka for real-time data streaming and event-based architectures.<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Good understanding of distributed systems and their components (a plus).<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Proven experience in building agents or modular service architectures (a strong plus).<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Familiarity with containerization (Docker), version control (Git), and CI/CD tools is desirable.<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Bachelors/Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.<br/><br/><b>Good to Have :</b></p><p><br/>- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Experience working in agile and fast-paced startup environments.<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Interest or experience in AI/ML or LLM-powered applications</p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)