Principal Consultant - Senior Backend Engineer (Python, FastAPI, Generative AI)

Ready to build the future with AI? 
At Genpact, we don’t just keep up with technology—we set the pace. AI and digital innovation are redefining industries, and we’re leading the charge. Genpact’s AI Gigafactory, our industry-first accelerator, is an example of how we’re scaling advanced technology solutions to help global enterprises work smarter, grow faster, and transform at scale. From large-scale models to agentic AI, our breakthrough solutions tackle companies’ most complex challenges. 
If you thrive in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment, love building and deploying cutting-edge AI solutions, and want to push the boundaries of what’s possible, this is your moment. 
Genpact (NYSE: G) is an advanced technology services and solutions company that delivers lasting value for leading enterprises globally. Through our deep business knowledge, operational excellence, and cutting-edge solutions – we help companies across industries get ahead and stay ahead. Powered by curiosity, courage, and innovation, our teams implement data, technology, and AI to create tomorrow, today. Get to know us at genpact.com and on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Facebook. 
Inviting applications for the role of Principal Consultant, Backend Engineer (Python, FastAPI, GenAI)
We are seeking a hands-on Senior Backend Engineer to design and develop scalable backend services powering GenAI-based applications in the manufacturing domain. This role requires deep technical expertise in Python, FastAPI, AWS, and hands-on experience integrating Generative AI (LLMs, embeddings, vector databases, prompt engineering).
As a senior engineer, you will actively code, review, and deliver features, while also providing technical leadership, mentorship, and architectural guidance to the team.
Responsibilities
•    Hands-On Backend Engineering
o    Design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices using Python (FastAPI).
o    Implement RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines, embeddings, and AI workflows.
o    Write clean, maintainable, and testable code, ensuring performance and scalability.
•    System Design & Architecture
o    Contribute to architectural design while remaining hands-on with coding and implementation.
o    Define integration strategies for LLMs, vector databases, and GenAI pipelines.
o    Establish best practices for code quality, scalability, and reliability.
•    Cloud & DevOps Leadership
o    Deploy and optimize backend services on AWS (ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, RDS/DynamoDB).
o    Collaborate with DevOps to enhance CI/CD pipelines and monitoring systems.
o    Implement observability, logging, and cost optimization practices.
•    Mentorship & Collaboration
o    Guide and mentor junior engineers while staying hands-on in delivery.
o    Drive code reviews, knowledge-sharing, and squad-level technical excellence.
o    Work closely with product managers, QA engineers, and frontend teams.
•    Quality Assurance & Delivery
o    Define and enforce testing strategies (unit, integration, performance).
o    Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and reliability standards.
Drive continuous improvement in squad productivity and delivery quality
Qualifications we seek in you!
Minimum Qualifications
•    Relevant years of backend engineering experience, with active coding responsibilities.
•    Strong hands-on proficiency in Python (FastAPI framework).
•    Expertise in API design, microservices, and distributed systems.
•    Solid knowledge of databases (SQL/NoSQL) and data modeling.
•    Experience deploying cloud-native services on AWS.

Preferred Qualifications/ Skills
•    GenAI & Advanced Capabilities
o    Hands-on experience with LLMs, embeddings, vector databases(Open Search) 
o    Practical knowledge of prompt engineering (zero-shot, few-shot, RAG patterns).
o    Familiarity with LLM integration frameworks (LangChain, Hugging Face, OpenAI APIs).

Why join Genpact? 
•    Lead AI-first transformation – Build and scale AI solutions that redefine industries 
•    Make an impact – Drive change for global enterprises and solve business challenges that matter 
•    Accelerate your career—Gain hands-on experience, world-class training, mentorship, and AI certifications to advance your skills 
•    Grow with the best – Learn from top engineers, data scientists, and AI experts in a dynamic, fast-moving workplace 
•    Committed to ethical AI – Work in an environment where governance, transparency, and security are at the core of everything we build 
•    Thrive in a values-driven culture – Our courage, curiosity, and incisiveness - built on a foundation of integrity and inclusion - allow your ideas to fuel progress 
Come join the 140,000+ coders, tech shapers, and growth makers at Genpact and take your career in the only direction that matters: Up.  
Let’s build tomorrow together. 

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