Lead Assistant Manager

Job Title: Senior Python Engineer

Responsibility level: B2 

Location: Chennai 

Employment Type: Permanent 

 Profile Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Python Engineer with strong hands-on experience in building scalable application backends and data pipelines using Python. The ideal candidate is passionate about writing clean, efficient, and modular code, and is excited to work with cloud-native architecture and emerging Gen AI technologies. You’ll play a critical role in designing secure APIs, orchestrating big data workflows, and contributing to innovation in healthcare analytics platforms.

Core Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Python-based application backends and data pipelines that are modular, testable, and scalable.
• Refactor analytical Python scripts into production-ready, object-oriented code using industry best practices.
• Develop RESTful APIs using FastAPI, ensuring secure authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• Build and optimize data processing frameworks using PySpark on Azure Databricks.
• Implement secure coding standards and ensure compliance with data governance and privacy requirements.
• Integrate with Azure services such as Data Factory, ADLS, and Azure SQL for orchestrating enterprise-grade workflows.
• Participate in system design, architecture reviews, and data modeling sessions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, analytics, QA, and cloud engineers.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to code reviews, design discussions, and best practice development.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8–12 years of Python programming experience, including development of application backends and data processing pipelines.
• 3+ years of experience with Azure Cloud – particularly Databricks and Data Factory.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, software design patterns, and modularization.
• Expertise in PySpark and distributed data transformations for high-volume datasets.
• Proven experience in building and deploying APIs using FastAPI or equivalent frameworks.
• Strong understanding of OAuth2, JWT, RBAC, and other API security models.
• Hands-on experience with SQL, data modeling, and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and Agile practices.

Nice to Have (Gen AI / Emerging Tech)

• Experience or strong interest in Generative AI and LLMs, including: 
  • Prompt engineering, LLM fine-tuning, embedding models
  • Vector DBs and RAG pipelines
  • Tools like LangChain, LiteLLM, and OpenAI APIs
• Familiarity with MLOps or productionizing machine learning models
• Contributions to open-source projects or developer communities
• Domain experience in healthcare analytics, especially payer, care optimization, or compliance areas

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across global teams
• Self-starter mindset with a desire to learn and grow

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline from a reputed institution