Senior Python Developer - AI Platform
First seen by Alion on Oct 23, 2026.
Role Overview :
We are looking for an experienced Senior Python Developer to design and develop scalable backend applications and AI-powered solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Python, Django, FastAPI, REST APIs, and microservices, along with handson experience building or integrating Generative AI, LLM-based applications, and Agentic AI workflows.
The role involves developing enterprisegrade backend systems, integrating AI capabilities, and building intelligent applications using modern cloudnative technologies.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Python, Django, Django REST Framework, and FastAPI.
- Build secure, highperformance RESTful APIs and microservices for enterprise applications.
- Develop and integrate LLMpowered applications, AI agents, conversational assistants, and workflow automation solutions.
- Implement RetrievalAugmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, tool calling, and agent orchestration workflows.
- Integrate external APIs, databases, and enterprise systems into AIpowered applications.
- Optimize application performance, scalability, security, and reliability.
- Collaborate with AI/ML, Product, and Platform Engineering teams to deliver productionready solutions.
- Follow best practices for code quality, testing, version control, CI/CD, and deployment.
Required Skills :
- Strong handson experience in Python backend development.
- Proficiency in Django, Django REST Framework (DRF), FastAPI, and RESTful API development.
- Experience developing or integrating Generative AI, LLMbased applications, or Agentic AI solutions.
- Knowledge of RAG, prompt engineering, tool calling, and AI workflow orchestration.
- Strong understanding of microservices, system design, distributed systems, and database management.
- Experience with Git, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Strong problemsolving, debugging, and performance optimization skills.
Good to Have :
- Experience with data pipelines, ETL, and data modeling.
- Exposure to GPUbased AI deployments, NVIDIA GPUs, or Kubernetesbased AI workloads.
- Familiarity with frontend technologies such as JavaScript, React, or Vue.
- Experience with AI deployment optimization, monitoring, and cost management.
Candidate Profile :
Candidates should have strong backend engineering fundamentals and practical experience integrating AI capabilities into production applications. Experience in building scalable, secure, and maintainable systems is essential.
Skills
Artificial Intelligence, Python, Generative AI, Agentic AI, Django, FastAPI, RESTful API, Machine Learning