Python Developer

Brooksource; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooksource is seeking a Senior Python/Django Developer to join an AI & Cloud Platform initiative. You will own backend services, cloud-native components, and AI integrations within a large-scale enterprise environment.

You will work on Django REST Framework APIs, Vertex AI, and RAG-based retrieval systems, building scalable backend workflows in Google Cloud. This role emphasizes hands-on architecture ownership and collaboration across engineering, product, and QA teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional Python development experience.
• 3+ years with Django and Django REST Framework.
• RESTful API design and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Vertex AI.
• Knowledge of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and semantic search concepts.
• Secure coding and data handling best practices.
• Strong testing (unit and integration) experience.
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced delivery environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Python and Django.
• Build and support integrations with enterprise project management and workflow systems.
• Develop AI-powered processing pipelines leveraging Vertex AI and RAG architectures.
• Implement semantic search and intelligent document retrieval capabilities across large document repositories.
• Build and manage GCP-based infrastructure including compute, storage, messaging, and orchestration services.
• Create notification and workflow automation systems supporting operational review processes.
• Implement logging, monitoring, auditing, and traceability across backend systems.
• Collaborate with Solution Architects, Product stakeholders, QA, and Design teams.
• Participate in code reviews and establish engineering best practices.
• Support testing, deployment, and production readiness efforts.
• Contribute to technical documentation, architecture discussions, and deployment procedures.

Skills

Python

Django

REST APIs

CI/CD

Unit testing

Security

Communication

Tools

Git

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Vertex AI

BigQuery

Pub/Sub

Cloud Functions

Job description

Senior Python/Django Developer – AI & Cloud Platform

Duration: 12-Month Contract with strong likelihood for extension and/or full-time hire

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Python/Django Developer to join a high-impact engineering initiative focused on building an AI-powered platform that streamlines project workflows and automates intelligent response generation within a large-scale enterprise environment.

This role will play a key part in developing backend systems, cloud-native services, AI integrations, and intelligent document retrieval capabilities within a modern Google Cloud Platform (GCP) ecosystem. The ideal candidate is highly hands-on, comfortable owning backend architecture and development, and excited about applying AI/LLM technologies in real-world enterprise applications.

This opportunity offers exposure to cutting-edge AI implementations, cloud engineering, and highly visible innovation initiatives supporting large operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Python and Django
• Build and support integrations with enterprise project management and workflow systems
• Develop AI-powered processing pipelines leveraging Vertex AI and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures
• Implement semantic search and intelligent document retrieval capabilities across large document repositories
• Build and manage GCP-based infrastructure including compute, storage, messaging, and orchestration services
• Create notification and workflow automation systems supporting operational review processes
• Implement logging, monitoring, auditing, and traceability capabilities across backend systems
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Solution Architects, Product stakeholders, QA, and Design teams
• Participate in code reviews and help establish engineering best practices
• Support testing, deployment, and production readiness efforts
• Contribute to technical documentation, architecture discussions, and deployment procedures

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional Python development experience
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Django and Django REST Framework
• Strong understanding of RESTful API development and webhook/event-driven architectures
• Experience building scalable backend services and asynchronous processing systems
• Hands-on experience working within Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Experience with services such:
• Cloud Functions
• Pub/Sub
• BigQuery
• Familiarity with GCP IAM, security practices, and cloud-native architecture patterns
• Experience working with Vertex AI or similar LLM/foundation model platforms
• Understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) concepts and semantic/vector search
• Experience integrating AI/LLM APIs into production applications
• Familiarity with document ingestion and intelligent data extraction pipelines
• Strong Git and CI/CD experience
• Experience writing unit and integration tests
• Strong understanding of secure coding and data handling best practices
• Ability to operate independently within fast-paced delivery environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Why Join

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and cloud technologies
• Highly visible enterprise initiative with long-term roadmap
• Collaborative engineering environment with modern tech stack
• Strong potential for contract extension and/or permanent conversion