Sr. FS Software Engineer(Python/React)

Insight Global; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA, FSA, and DCFSA options

401k with employer matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to build a greenfield software platform for Powertrain Calibration using Python/FastAPI and React. You will leverage AI-assisted development to rapidly design, implement, and ship new capabilities, turning ambiguous requirements into solid, scalable software.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of software engineering experience, strong Python and React skills, and hands-on FastAPI work.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on Python backend + React frontend.
• FastAPI experience.
• Experience building modern applications/platforms from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Build the greenfield platform across React and Python/FastAPI.
• Design and develop backend services, APIs, integrations, and frontend functionality.
• Use AI-assisted/agentic coding throughout the development lifecycle.
• Turn loosely defined requirements into working software.
• Own technical problems end to end and make decisions in ambiguous situations.
• Rapidly build, test, ship, and iterate on new functionality.
• Partner closely with Powertrain/Calibration stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Skills

Python

React

FastAPI

AI-assisted coding

Cloud development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

GCP

AWS

Vertex AI

Job description

Role Overview

IG's client is building a greenfield software platform supporting Powertrain Calibration with an AI-first, agentic approach. This Senior Full Stack Engineer will be a hands-on builder across Python/FastAPI backend and React frontend, leveraging AI-assisted development to rapidly build and ship new capabilities.Day to Day

• Build the greenfield platform across React and Python/FastAPI
• Design and develop backend services, APIs, integrations, and frontend functionality
• Use AI-assisted/agentic coding throughout the development lifecycle
• Work within a spec-driven development model
• Turn loosely defined requirements into working software
• Own technical problems end to end and make decisions in ambiguous situations
• Rapidly build, test, ship, and iterate on new functionality
• Partner closely with Powertrain/Calibration stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages while on contract for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Skills and Requirements

Full Stack Engineering

• 10+ years of software engineering experience
• Strong hands-on Python backend + React frontend
• FastAPI experience
• Experience building modern applications/platforms from the ground up

Cloud & AI-First Development

• Strong cloud development experience with GCP or AWS
• Hands-on experience using AI-assisted coding / agentic development
• Comfortable with spec-driven development
• Experience building and deploying cloud-native applications, APIs, and services

Education & Working Style

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Strong ownership mentality and ability to work through ambiguity
• Able to move quickly, iterate, and ship working softwareTrue hand-to-keyboard engineer comfortable in a greenfield environment

Plusses

• Powertrain / Powertrain Calibration experience
• Automotive software experience
• Strong GCP experience
• Vertex AI, ADK, Gemini, or similar Google AI/agentic tooling
• Greenfield/startup-style platform development
• Master’s degree preferred

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 employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].