Python AI Developer

Compunnel, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Compunnel, Inc. seeks a Principal-level Python AI Developer to lead enterprise AI initiatives. You will design, build, and deploy AI-first applications using Python, cloud-native architectures, and IaC across AWS and GCP.

You will mentor teams, guide architectural decisions, and ensure scalable, secure, and reliable AI solutions. The role requires strong leadership, 15+ years in software, and experience delivering enterprise-scale AI systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy enterprise-scale AI applications using Python and modern software engineering practices.

Skills

Python

AI/ML

Distributed systems

Cloud architecture

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder comms

Backend development

Read Python code

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

AWS

GCP

Terraform

GitLab

Claude

Codex

Job description

We are seeking a Principal-level Python AI Developer with extensive experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale AI solutions. The ideal candidate will join a cross-functional product team of software engineers, research scientists, and product managers to build AI-first applications using modern cloud technologies, Infrastructure as Code, and AI-assisted development tools. This role requires strong technical leadership, expertise in scalable distributed systems, and the ability to drive enterprise AI initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy enterprise-scale AI applications using Python and modern software engineering practices.
• Build scalable backend services and distributed systems to support AI-driven products.
• Develop and maintain modern web applications, collaborating across backend and frontend technologies.
• Design and implement cloud-native applications on AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Build, deploy, and maintain applications using GitLab CI/CD and cloud deployment pipelines.
• Utilize AI-assisted development tools such as Claude, Codex, or similar platforms to improve engineering productivity.
• Collaborate with software engineers, research scientists, and product managers throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Lead technical design discussions and provide architectural guidance for AI-first software solutions.
• Ensure applications meet enterprise standards for scalability, reliability, security, and performance.
• Mentor engineering teams and promote best practices in AI-enabled software development.
• Communicate technical solutions and architectural decisions effectively with stakeholders and leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 15+ years of software engineering experience.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale AI solutions.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies and modern software architecture.
• Strong backend development experience with Python or a comparable backend language with the ability to read and work with Python.
• Experience designing and deploying cloud-native applications on AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Strong expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
• Experience with GitLab, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud deployment practices.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as Claude, Codex, or similar platforms.
• Experience leading large technical initiatives and influencing engineering strategy.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.