Senior Python Backend Engineer IRC259911

Description

GlobalLogic has been engaged in exploring opportunities to implement ML/AL/GenAI-powered applications for multinational industrial conglomerate since 2023, aiming to enhance business efficiency. After conducting a Discovery phase and completing 3 pilot projects covering use cases of Customer Requirements, Tender Response and Project Design areas, GL proposes to enhance pilots with additional capabilities, identified and confirmed with the client’s experts throughout pilots development, taking the applications to the next MVP (Minimum Viable Product) stage.

You will be working on 3 relatively small projects in a mix of energy and finance domains.

The first project helps the client respond to complex and high-stakes bids, significantly reducing the risk of costly omissions in their tender responses. Our AI-powered solution audits the costing underlying a tender response ensuring near-zero costing errors, and slashing review time by more than 30%, thereby protecting the organization from potentially substantial financial losses and improving bid competitiveness.

The second project is aimed to reduce the time and manual effort involved in creating or updating 3D models during the tender or project phases. They are exploring a solution that can automate the preparation of 3D models by updating base models according to project requirements.

The third project is developed to understand the differences between revisions, engineers currently need to compare entire specifications and related documents, often requiring them to read hundreds of pages. This labor-intensive process can result in missed project milestone deadlines or even delays to the overall project timeline. Gen AI tool assists with facilitating changes identification by comparing different revisions of requirements and highlighting and summarizing key changes.

Projects tech stack: Kubernetes, Terraform, Helm, LLM, ML, AI, Asyncio, Python, Pandas, HayStack, Azure Blob Storage, Azure DevOps, SQL Alchemy, Docker, Docker Compose, PySpark, PostgreSQL, FastAPI

Requirements

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in Python backend development, with at least 2 years in a senior/lead role.
• Experience working with modern Python frameworks like FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
• Strong experience in asynchronous programming with Asyncio and managing concurrency.
• Expertise in data processing using Pandas, PySpark, or similar frameworks.
• Familiarity with databases such as PostgreSQL and SQLAlchemy for ORM.
• Experience with Docker, Docker Compose, and CI/CD pipelines (especially with Azure DevOps).
• Knowledge of cloud services, particularly Azure Blob Storage and working within an Azure environment.
• Solid understanding of API development, microservices architecture, and RESTful APIs.
  
  
  

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in Python, with a deep understanding of best practices, algorithms, and data structures.
• Solid understanding of version control using Git.
• Familiar with containerization and orchestration using Docker and Docker Compose.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like Azure.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and scalability best practices.
  
  
  

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  
  
  

Desirable:

• Experience with HayStack (for semantic search) or other search indexing frameworks.
• Familiarity with additional data tools such as Apache Kafka or Apache Airflow.
• Knowledge of agile development methodologies and project management tools like Azure.
  
  
  

Job responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Lead the backend development for one of the high-priority projects, ensuring timely delivery and optimal quality. Oversee the technical aspects of development, architecture, and best practices.
• Backend Development: Write clean, efficient, and maintainable Python code to implement backend services and APIs. Use frameworks such as FastAPI to build fast, secure, and scalable web applications.
• Data Engineering: Utilize tools like Pandas, PySpark, and SQLAlchemy to process, transform, and analyze large datasets. Integrate and manage data flow across the backend services.
• Asynchronous Programming: Leverage Asyncio to develop high-performance, non-blocking I/O applications for efficient and scalable backend systems.
• Database Management: Manage and optimize PostgreSQL databases, ensuring efficient querying and smooth data operations. Handle data storage and retrieval using Azure Blob Storage.
• Infrastructure & CI/CD: Implement Docker-based containers and work with Docker Compose to set up and manage development, staging, and production environments. Use Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, deployment, and release processes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with front-end developers, data scientists, DevOps engineers, and other stakeholders to design, build, and deploy backend systems. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers.
• Problem Solving: Troubleshoot complex technical problems, debug issues, and find solutions in a timely manner.
• Code Review & Quality Assurance: Conduct code reviews to ensure best practices and high code quality. Write unit tests, integration tests, and ensure proper documentation.
• Performance Optimization: Optimize the performance and scalability of backend systems, especially in handling large datasets and high-concurrency use cases.
• Documentation: Maintain and improve internal documentation for backend systems, ensuring knowledge sharing and best practices.
  
  
  

What we offer

Culture of caring. At GlobalLogic, we prioritize a culture of caring. Across every region and department, at every level, we consistently put people first. From day one, you’ll experience an inclusive culture of acceptance and belonging, where you’ll have the chance to build meaningful connections with collaborative teammates, supportive managers, and compassionate leaders.

Learning and development. We are committed to your continuous learning and development. You’ll learn and grow daily in an environment with many opportunities to try new things, sharpen your skills, and advance your career at GlobalLogic. With our Career Navigator tool as just one example, GlobalLogic offers a rich array of programs, training curricula, and hands-on opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Interesting & meaningful work. GlobalLogic is known for engineering impact for and with clients around the world. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that matter. Each is a unique opportunity to engage your curiosity and creative problem-solving skills as you help clients reimagine what’s possible and bring new solutions to market. In the process, you’ll have the privilege of working on some of the most cutting-edge and impactful solutions shaping the world today.

Balance and flexibility. We believe in the importance of balance and flexibility. With many functional career areas, roles, and work arrangements, you can explore ways of achieving the perfect balance between your work and life. Your life extends beyond the office, and we always do our best to help you integrate and balance the best of work and life, having fun along the way!

High-trust organization. We are a high-trust organization where integrity is key. By joining GlobalLogic, you’re placing your trust in a safe, reliable, and ethical global company. Integrity and trust are a cornerstone of our value proposition to our employees and clients. You will find truthfulness, candor, and integrity in everything we do.

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.