Python Backend Developer
First seen by Alion on Aug 20, 2026.
Key Responsibilities :
1. Backend Development :
- Design, build, and maintain Python-based backend services, APIs, and data pipelines.
- Manage and optimize SQL databases (schema design, query optimization, migrations) in collaboration with data engineers and analysts.
2. Process Automation & AI :
- Integrate LLM API endpoints (OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar) into existing backend applications and build LLM-powered automation workflows.
- Apply strong prompt engineering to make outputs reliable and production-ready.
- Partner with product/ops to identify and engineer automation opportunities.
3. DevOps & Infrastructure :
- Own the full development lifecycle from local dev through CI/CD to production using Git, Docker, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
- Monitor system health, manage incident response, and contribute to infrastructure-as-code standards.
4. Collaboration & Communication :
- Translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders, write clear documentation, and act as a trusted technical partner by asking the right questions and pushing back when requirements are unclear.
Required Qualifications :
1. Python :
- Strong proficiency for backend development, APIs, and data processing; familiarity with FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
2. SQL :
- Hands-on experience with a relational database (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or equivalent) including query optimization, indexing, schema design, and ORMs (SQLAlchemy or equivalent).
3. LLM Integration & Prompt Engineering :
- Practical experience integrating LLM API endpoints (OpenAI, Anthropic, or open-source) into existing backend applications, with strong prompt engineering.
- Familiarity with agent frameworks (LangChain or similar) is a plus.
4. DevOps :
- Proficiency with Git, CI/CD, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP); IaC experience is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications :
- 5-7 years in backend software development.
- Familiarity with vector databases, RAG pipelines, multi-agent orchestration, or workflow automation tooling for business operations.
Skills
Python, Backend Architecture, AI Integration, API, SQL, LLM, Prompt Engineering, Cloud, VectorDB, Django, Flash