Senior python engineer

Senior Python Engineer

Hybrid working - 3 days per week onsite

Salary up to £70,000 per annum

A leading Birmingham-based client is seeking a Senior Python Engineer to design, build, and deploy applications using Python frameworks and LLM APIs. The position focuses on developing scalable, secure AI services in Azure's public cloud and involves hands-on work throughout the development life cycle, including API design, data access, AI integration, and cloud deployment.

Key skills and responsibilities:

* Design, develop, and maintain AI-driven applications and services utilising Python.
* Build and manage RESTful APIs with FastAPI.
* Integrate and oversee Large Language Models via OpenAI API or Claude (Anthropic) API.
* Implement robust data access layers using SQLAlchemy.
* Enhance performance and scalability by leveraging Redis for caching, session management, and task coordination.
* Develop analytical dashboards and streamlined user interfaces with Dash.
* Deploy, configure, and support applications on Azure App Services (Public Cloud).
* Ensure all solutions adhere to security, performance, and reliability standards.
* Collaborate effectively with product owners, data engineers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into solutions.
* Produce clean, maintainable, and thoroughly documented code while supporting technical best practices.