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Sr. Python Developer

austin, TX

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Sr. Python Developer

Austin, TX

Summary of Role:

A Senior Backend Engineer or Python Developer designing scalable, asynchronous systems for real-time message processing and conversational AI, utilizing technologies like Kubernetes, Kafka, and Python async frameworks, with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and integration with external APIs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Backend Development (Python-focused)

Build and maintain backend systems using Python, particularly with asynchronous frameworks like FastAPI, aiohttp, or asyncio.

Develop RESTful and async APIs for conversational platforms (like chatbots or virtual assistants).

2. Asynchronous Programming

Design and implement asynchronous logic to handle concurrent processing, which is crucial for real-time messaging and chatbot responsiveness.

Understand and apply concepts like event loops, coroutines, and async/await.

3. Conversational AI & Chatbot Integration

Develop or integrate conversational interfaces that handle real-time user input.

Interface with APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Dialogflow, Rasa) for NLP and conversation flow.

Maintain context and state across asynchronous message streams.

4. Real-Time Message Processing

Work with Kafka or similar message brokers to process data streams in real time.

Design and scale systems that can process and react to high-throughput messaging environments.

5. Cloud Infrastructure and Orchestration

Deploy and manage microservices using Kubernetes.

Build scalable, containerized backend services that can handle real-time interactions reliably.

Worksite address

austin, TX, 78701, US

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