Senior Staff Engineer - Python Developer (FastAPI / GenAI)

We are seeking a highly skilled Python Developer with hands-on experience in FastAPI, RESTful API development, and Generative AI (Agentic frameworks). The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, developing, and deploying scalable services and AI-driven solutions. Proficiency with Git and modern development workflows is required. Key Responsibilities - Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python and FastAPI. - Build and optimize RESTful APIs ensuring high performance, security, and scalability. - Develop and integrate Generative AI solutions, including Agentic workflows, prompt engineering, and LLM-based features. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions. - Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices. - Perform code reviews, unit testing, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines. - Utilize Git for version control, branching strategies, and collaborative development. - Troubleshoot, debug, and improve application performance. Required Skills & Qualifications - Strong proficiency in Python programming. - Hands-on experience with FastAPI or similar REST frameworks (Flask, Django REST Framework, etc.). - Proven experience building RESTful APIs end-to-end. - Practical experience with Generative AI, LLMs, or Agentic frameworks (e.g., LangChain, AutoGen, LlamaIndex). - Good understanding of AI integration patterns, embeddings, vector databases, and model orchestration. - Experience with Git for version control and collaborative workflows (GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket). - Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in an agile environment. Must have Skills: Python (Expert), FastAPI (Strong), Generative AI Fundamentals (Strong). Good To Have Skills: ETL Concepts (Strong), Data Engineering We are a Digital Product Engineering company that is scaling in a big way! We build products, services, and experiences that inspire, excite, and delight. We work at scale — across all devices and digital mediums, and our people exist everywhere in the world (18000+ experts across 36 countries, to be exact). Our work culture is dynamic and non-hierarchical. We are looking for great new colleagues. That is where you come in! Originally posted on Himalayas