Lead Python Developer

We are looking for a Lead Python Developer to join the Quality team, a Generative AI platform initiative aimed at transforming Quality processes through AI-powered solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the backend architecture and development of Python/FastAPI services, including code reviews, engineering standards and technical decision-making
• Drive GenAI capabilities, including prompt engineering, LLM orchestration and integrations with multiple LLM providers
• Design, optimize and maintain production-grade prompts in a GxP-regulated environment
• Manage API design and lifecycle using Azure API Management (APIM) and OpenAPI specifications
• Oversight of Azure services including App Service, PostgreSQL, Blob Storage, Key Vault and Container Registry
• Maintenance of CI/CD pipelines and deployments through Azure DevOps across Dev, QA and Prod environments
• Implementation and support of LLM integrations, authentication models (OBO, Service Principal) and observability tools such as MLFlow
• Technical leadership for the React frontend application, including architecture, component management, versioning and deployments
• Monitor application performance, troubleshoot issues and maintain audit and operational visibility
• Serve as the primary technical lead for the WriteItt Gateway squad and coordinate with Platform, Cloud/DevOps and business stakeholders
• Mentor developers and lead onboarding activities, including architecture and codebase walkthroughs
• Ensure adherence to GxP, Responsible AI and other mandatory compliance requirements

Requirements

• Proficiency in Python, JavaScript and SQL
• Skills in FastAPI, Git and software quality practices including testing, linting and pre-commit workflows
• Expertise in GenAI capabilities including prompt engineering and LLM orchestration with multiple providers
• Capability to work with AI agent orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangChain, AutoGen or similar) to support multi-step agentic workflows such as gathering investigation data, conducting risk analysis and drafting deviation reports
• Knowledge of Azure services including App Service, PostgreSQL and Blob Storage
• Familiarity with Azure API Management (APIM), Key Vault and Container Registry
• Background in CI/CD pipelines and deployments through Azure DevOps
• Understanding of authentication models (OBO, Service Principal) and observability tools such as MLFlow
• Showcase of frontend development using JavaScript, HTML/CSS and React or Vue

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Databricks