Principal Backend Engineer, AI – Python

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design and create scalable RESTful API endpoints for the AI platform.

• Develop Python/Java SDKs that offer intuitive interfaces for teams to engage with the AI platform.

• Construct reliable backend services using Python (FastAPI, Django, or Flask) to manage agent lifecycle processes, deployment, and monitoring.

• Create secure authentication and authorization systems that accommodate multi-tenant architecture.

• Comprehend the workings of an agentic solution and establish efficient data access layers and database schemas that empower AI agents to interact with various internal data sources.

• Implement asynchronous task processing systems to manage long-running AI agent operations.

• Facilitate technical discussions, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to shaping the technical vision for the AI platform roadmap.

• Ensure adherence to security, privacy, and regulatory standards throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Offer technical guidance on backend architecture, Python development, and best practices in SDK design.

• Fulfill all responsibilities as outlined in the annual performance review and/or goal setting.

• Complete all special projects and additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• 12+ years of backend development experience, with over 5 years focused on building scalable Python applications and APIs.

• Experience in developing large-scale distributed systems and microservices.

• Strong programming proficiency in Python; Java skills are a plus.

• Expert-level knowledge of Python and modern frameworks (FastAPI, Django REST Framework, Flask).

• Significant experience with database technologies (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORM frameworks (SQLAlchemy, Django ORM).

• Practical experience with agentic AI frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen, or similar.

• Proven track record in developing and maintaining SDKs or client libraries for internal or external use.

• Extensive experience with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins), and automated testing.

• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage.

• 401(k) savings plans.

• Paid family leave.

• 9 paid holidays each year.

• 17-27 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually, depending on specific level and tenure with Cotiviti.