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Florida, Georgia

Company Overview

Join our innovative technology team, developing cutting-edge solutions for agentic, context-aware intelligent conversations. We specialize in building platforms and products that deliver conversational agents pulling real-time data for advanced, interactive experiences.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Python Developer to join our dynamic team working on a real-time distributed communication framework. You will contribute to our Python-based back-end services, collaborating with Senior Developers and the Product Owner to build and optimize features.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to learn from experienced engineers, develop skills in asynchronous programming, containerization, and distributed systems, and contribute to the next generation of AI-powered applications.

Key Responsibilities

1. Python Development
   • Contribute to backend services and APIs using Python, with a focus on asynchronous frameworks (e.g., FastAPI, Asyncio, Uvicorn, Aiohttp).
   • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient Python code that aligns with team standards and best practices.
2. Real-Time Communication Systems
   • Assist in maintaining and optimizing the existing distributed communication framework.
   • Support the integration and troubleshooting of real-time data pipelines, ensuring low-latency and high-availability.
3. Data Processing & Integration
   • Use libraries like Pandas, Openpyxl, and Python Dateutil for data manipulation and transformation.
   • Work with SQLAlchemy, Psycopg2, and Pgvector to manage database interactions and data storage.
4. AI & Machine Learning Exposure
   • Collaborate with Senior Developers to integrate or optimize ML/NLP components (LangChain, Tiktoken, Litellm, Semantic Router) into the communication platform.
   • Participate in code reviews and brainstorming sessions for AI-related features.
5. Configuration & Testing
   • Help manage environment settings.
   • Write and maintain Pytest test cases to ensure code quality and reliability.
   • Implement error monitoring and logging.
6. Collaboration & Learning
   • Work closely with senior team members to understand product requirements, implement solutions, and refine features.
   • Participate in agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives), providing updates and feedback.
   • Seek out opportunities for personal and professional growth, actively engaging in mentorship and knowledge sharing.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ year of experience in Python development.
• Basic understanding of asynchronous programming and/or multi-threading concepts.
• Familiarity with data manipulation libraries (e.g., Pandas, Openpyxl, Numexpr, Tqdm).
• Understanding of RESTful API design and web frameworks (e.g., FastAPI, Flask, or similar).
• Exposure to database technologies (SQL or NoSQL) and libraries like SQLAlchemy.
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn from senior engineers and collaborate with the team.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with version control systems (Git, GitHub, or similar).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with in-memory data stores.
• Familiarity with Node.js or willingness to learn for integrations.
• Exposure to Docker or other containerization tools.
• Basic understanding of cloud services (e.g., Azure Storage Blob, AWS, or similar).
• Interest or prior experience in AI/ML or NLP libraries.
• Understanding of CI/CD processes and DevOps best practices.

Why Join Us?

• Mentorship & Growth: Work alongside senior developers committed to your professional development.
• Cutting-Edge Technologies: Gain exposure to real-time communication frameworks, containerization, and AI/ML tools.
• Innovative Culture: Collaborate in a forward-thinking environment shaping the future of intelligent conversation systems.
• Hybrid Opportunity: Enjoy flexibility in a mostly remote setting, occasional visits to main offices required.

Location: Remote with some travel for meetings and to offices in Orlando or Deerfield Beach Florida may be required.

Compensation: Competitive salary, along with benefits and opportunities for professional development.

If you're passionate about learning and contributing to scalable, real-time Python applications in an AI-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and start your journey with us!