Lead Python Developer (AI)

TL;DR

Lead Python Developer (AI): Building and optimizing high-load backend services for an AI-powered customer support automation product with an accent on product architecture design, API development, and microservices. Focus on solving complex concurrency challenges, ensuring system reliability, and leading a small team of backend developers.

Location: Fully remote

Company

hirify.global is an innovative technology company in the field of artificial intelligence and customer support automation, empowering businesses to serve customers efficiently, quickly, and effectively using cutting-edge AI solutions.

What you will do

• Write, maintain, and optimize high-quality code.
• Analyze the existing solution architecture and actively design a new one.
• Lead a small team of two backend developers.

Requirements

• 3-4 years of experience in backend development with Python 3.x (FastAPI or Flask).
• Strong skills in designing and building RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency with PostgreSQL or MySQL, including complex query writing and performance tuning.
• Experience working with microservices architecture and asynchronous programming (asyncio, aiohttp).
• Good understanding of Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and version control (Git).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and web servers (Nginx, Gunicorn, Uvicorn).
• Knowledge of design patterns, SOLID principles, and system design.
• Spoken and written English proficiency at B2 (Upper-Intermediate) level or higher.

Nice to have

• Experience mentoring or leading developers.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB).
• Degree in Computer Science or related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to cooperate fully remotely.
• Competitive compensation in USD.
• A chance to work on an exciting Gen AI project in a supportive team.
• Friendly management interested in long-term cooperation.