Senior Backend Engineer (Python / AI / Azure)

QualificationsMust Have5+ years of backend development experience, with at least 3 years in Python (FastAPI, Flask, or Django).Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and software architecture patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven systems).Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud Services (AKS, Web App, App Service, VM scaling, Azure Blob Storage).Experience in parallel and distributed processing (multithreading, multiprocessing, async I/O, Celery, Ray, Dask, etc.).Solid experience with auto-scaling infrastructure (compute scaling, load balancing, or container orchestration).Experience integrating AI models or services (e.g., chatbot backends, image recognition APIs, or ML inference systems).Solid experience with PostgreSQL and query optimization.Familiarity with RESTful APIs, WebSocket, and microservice communication patterns.Knowledge of Git, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and unit testing frameworks (pytest, unittest).Nice to HaveFamiliarity with GPU scheduling or AI inference optimization (ONNX Runtime, TensorRT, etc.).Experience with message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka, Azure Service Bus).Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates).Exposure to monitoring and logging systems (Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor, ELK).Basic understanding of AI/ML lifecycle, including model deployment, serving, and monitoring.