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Python Software Engineer - Temporary to Perm

About Alvarez & Marsal 

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M. 

The Team 

As a Python Developer, you will design and develop robust, cloud-native systems that power intelligent automation and decision-making. You will be a hands-on problem solver—building APIs, Azure Functions, and event-driven services that form the backbone of scalable, AI-ready enterprise applications.

How you will contribute 

• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code in Python
• Design, build, and optimize APIs and Azure Function Apps to deliver performant, reliable, and secure cloud services.Integrate with databases (SQL, NoSQL, or cloud-native data stores) and design effective data access patterns.
• Implement event-driven architectures leveraging Azure Event Grid, Durable Functions, and API Management.
• Rapidly prototype and experiment with new SDKs, APIs, and frameworks to support AI-driven and agentic workflows.
• Develop monitoring, observability, and diagnostic tools to ensure reliability and performance.
• Apply software engineering best practices, including automated testing, CI/CD, and cloud cost optimization.
• Collaborate with peers through code reviews, technical design discussions, and mentorship.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of professional software development experience in backend or full-stack engineering.
• Proven ability as a hands-on problem solver who can translate complex requirements into reliable, maintainable solutions.
• Proficiency in Python, with strong knowledge of object-oriented and functional programming principles.
• Hands-on experience developing and deploying Azure Functions, APIs, and event-driven systems.
• Experience integrating with databases and designing data interaction layers for performance and scalability.
• Solid understanding of microservices, serverless architectures, and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with Azure SDKs, Azure Cognitive Services, and cloud security best practices.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; thrives in agile, iterative development environments.
• Practical exposure to AI/ML technologies, including LLMs, RAG, and orchestration tools like LangChain, AutoGen, or Semantic Kernel.

At Alvarez & Marsal, you’ll be part of a team that applies cutting-edge cloud and AI engineering to transform how enterprises operate. You’ll collaborate across disciplines to design intelligent systems that deliver measurable impact—combining technical rigor, creative problem solving, and strategic execution to build the next generation of digital platforms.

Your journey at A&M 

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.  

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.  

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M’s benefits programs.

The hourly rate is $70-$90 per hour. 

Must be authorized to work in the US without the need for employment-based sponsorship now or in the future.  A&M will not sponsor applicants for US work visa status for this role.