Remote Python AI Developer

Insight Global; Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Hartford, Connecticut is seeking a Principal Backend Developer to design and maintain backend services using FastAPI and Python. Candidates should have extensive experience in asynchronous programming and familiarity with various databases and DevOps practices. This role emphasizes collaboration across teams and the development of robust APIs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience at a principal/architect level as a Python focused back-end developer.
• Deep understanding of FastAPI, Pydantic, and asynchronous programming.
• Familiarity with OAuth2, JWT, and other authentication/authorization mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain production-grade backend services.
• Architect scalable APIs with robust validation and documentation.
• Collaborate with DevOps to deploy and monitor services.

Skills

Python development

FastAPI

Asynchronous programming

OAuth2

JWT

AI frameworks

Tools

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Redis

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description

Design, develop, and maintain production-grade backend services using FastAPI, Pydantic, and async Python

Architect scalable APIs with robust validation, serialization, and documentation using OpenAPI standards

Implement modular, testable, and secure code with a focus on performance, maintainability, and observability

Integrate with databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB), caching layers (Redis), and message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ)

Collaborate with DevOps to deploy and monitor services using Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines

Work closely with frontend, data, and product teams to deliver end-to-end features

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters.

Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

Skills and Requirements

• 8+ years of experience at a principal/architect level as a Python focused back-end developer
• Deep understanding of FastAPI, Pydantic, and asynchronous programming
• Familiarity with OAuth2, JWT, and other authentication/authorization mechanisms
• Exposure to AI agent frameworks like LangChain, LangGraph, or Google ADK for building intelligent workflows and integrations
• Knowledge of LLM orchestration, tool calling, and embedding-based retrieval is a plus
• Experience with vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate, FAISS)
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures and microservices
• Contributions to open-source projects or technical blogs