Senior Python Developer | GenAI Platform Engineer

Matlen Silver; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Matlen Silver is seeking a Senior Python Developer / AI Engineer to design, develop, and implement a GenAI platform and business use cases. This 18-month W2 contract requires strong production-grade Python development skills and independent coding ability, with familiarity in LLM concepts and AI orchestration.

The role focuses on hands-on software engineering, API development with FastAPI, and building scalable, maintainable solutions integrated into business workflows.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional Python development experience.
• Strong hands-on coding skills and the ability to develop solutions independently without AI assistance.
• Strong understanding of Python fundamentals, including data structures, error handling, and application architecture.
• Demonstrated experience developing, deploying, and maintaining production-grade applications.
• Experience building APIs and backend services using FastAPI.
• Experience with Unix/Linux environments and scripting.
• Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and oversee the end-to-end implementation of the GenAI platform and related business use cases.
• Build scalable, resilient, maintainable, and reusable application architectures.
• Develop production-ready Python applications and integrate AI-powered solutions into business workflows.
• Design and implement software integration solutions involving AI platforms, applications, and supporting infrastructure.
• Lead technical delivery and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Drive SDLC automation and initiatives focused on platform performance, scalability, and resiliency.
• Research, prototype, and evaluate emerging AI technologies and potential solutions.
• Apply software engineering best practices for code quality, architecture, error handling, testing, and production support.
• Mentor team members on software design, coding standards, and development best practices.

Skills

Python development

API development

Linux/Unix

Problem solving

Independent coding

GenAI/LLM knowledge

Tools

FastAPI

Job description

Matlen Silver is seeking a Senior Python Developer / AI Engineer to design, develop, and implement a GenAI platform and business use cases. This 18-month W2 contract requires strong production-grade Python development skills and independent coding ability, with familiarity in LLM concepts and AI orchestration.

The role focuses on hands-on software engineering, API development with FastAPI, and building scalable, maintainable solutions integrated into business workflows.