Python Developer

Select Minds LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Select Minds LLC in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an experienced Python Developer with strong AI/ML expertise to design, develop and deploy AI-driven applications, including Generative AI and LLMs. You will work hands-on with Python libraries and cloud-based platforms to build scalable solutions.

This full-time, on-site role requires 8+ years of Python experience, excellent software engineering and collaboration with stakeholders to deliver production-ready systems.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional Python development experience.
• Strong programming, software engineering, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML model development, training, evaluation, and deployment.
• Experience with Python libraries/frameworks such as: NumPy Pandas Scikit-learn TensorFlow PyTorch
• Experience with Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Knowledge of Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and AI Agent frameworks.
• Experience with REST APIs, microservices, and database technologies.
• Experience with cloud-based AI platforms or services.
• Exposure to MLOps, model deployment, CI/CD, and production support.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively with business and technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable Python applications.
• Build and integrate AI/ML and Generative AI solutions.
• Develop, train, evaluate, and deploy machine learning models.
• Develop applications using LLMs, RAG, Prompt Engineering, and AI Agents.
• Integrate AI capabilities with enterprise applications, APIs, databases, and microservices.
• Build and maintain REST APIs and cloud-based services.
• Implement and support MLOps and CI/CD practices.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot and optimize application and model performance.
• Follow software development, testing, documentation, security, and deployment best practices

Skills

Python programming

AI/ML development

Generative AI

Prompt engineering

REST APIs

CI/CD practices

MLOps

Troubleshooting

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

NumPy

Pandas

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Docker

Kubernetes

LangChain

Vector Databases

Copilot Studio

Git

Job description

Python Developer – AI/ML & Generative AI

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Work Arrangement: Day 1 Onsite; minimum 3 days onsite per week

Experience Level: 8+ years

Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking an experienced Python Developer with strong expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Generative AI to join our technology team in Phoenix, AZ.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of professional Python development experience and hands-on experience designing, developing, evaluating, and deploying AI/ML solutions. Experience with LLMs, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, RAG, AI Agents, and cloud-based AI platforms is highly desirable.

The successful candidate will work closely with technical and business stakeholders to develop scalable, reliable, and production-ready solutions.

Benefits:

• HYBRID
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience developing applications using Python.
• Strong programming, software engineering, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML model development, training, evaluation, and deployment.
• Experience with Python libraries/frameworks such as:
• NumPy * Pandas * Scikit-learn * TensorFlow * PyTorch
• Experience with Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Knowledge of Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and AI Agent frameworks.
• Experience with REST APIs, microservices, and database technologies.
• Experience with cloud-based AI platforms or services.
• Exposure to MLOps, model deployment, CI/CD, and production support.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively with business and technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure AI, GCP/Lumi, or other cloud AI platforms
• Microsoft Copilot Studio, LangChain, and Vector Databases
• NLP, Conversational AI, Agentic AI, and RAG
• LLM / Generative AI application development
• MLOps, CI/CD, Docker, and Kubernetes

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable Python applications.
• Build and integrate AI/ML and Generative AI solutions.
• Develop, train, evaluate, and deploy machine learning models.
• Develop applications using LLMs, RAG, Prompt Engineering, and AI Agents.
• Integrate AI capabilities with enterprise applications, APIs, databases, and microservices.
• Build and maintain REST APIs and cloud-based services.
• Implement and support MLOps and CI/CD practices.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot and optimize application and model performance.
• Follow software development, testing, documentation, security, and deployment best practices

Flexible work from home options available.