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Full Stack Python Developer

Column Technical Services · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time

Role Overview

This position is suited for a systems-minded professional who thrives in fast-moving environments and naturally leverages AI as a primary tool rather than a fallback. You will operate at the intersection of product and engineering, continuously experimenting and helping to deliver AI-driven solutions that perform effectively in real-world scenarios.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and continuously refine AI-driven workflow systems using modern agent-based frameworks
  • Develop agent capabilities, supporting tools, and safeguards to ensure system reliability and predictability
  • Integrate and optimize large language model APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic) for performance and efficiency
  • Create evaluation frameworks to assess output quality and detect regressions early
  • Quickly prototype and validate new concepts through hands-on experimentation
  • Partner with product managers and stakeholders to clarify requirements and translate them into technical solutions
  • Execute proof-of-concept initiatives to validate ideas and reduce implementation risk
  • Write high-quality, maintainable, and well-tested code aligned with defined acceptance criteria and compliance needs
  • Architect scalable components across data, application, and business layers
  • Diagnose and resolve technical issues throughout development and integration
  • Develop and maintain automated testing suites, including unit, integration, regression, and performance tests
  • Ensure solutions adhere to enterprise architecture standards across the development lifecycle

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience with cloud platforms such as Azure (or equivalent)
  • 2+ years working with open-source frameworks, including FastAPI and FastLLM
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience with Agile delivery practices
  • Highly adaptable with a genuine interest in staying current in a rapidly evolving AI landscape
  • Action-oriented mindset, with a preference for testing and iterating rather than over-planning
  • Strong familiarity with AI tools and a forward-thinking approach to their application
  • Ability to quickly learn new technologies and frameworks independently
  • Demonstrated experience building and deploying high-scale, distributed transactional systems
  • Strong proficiency in Python and FastAPI (or similar asynchronous frameworks)
  • Practical experience working with relational databases, such as Microsoft SQL Server
  • Exposure to large language model integrations (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)
  • Understanding of RESTful API design and backend development fundamentals
  • Experience with Git and collaborative version control workflows
  • Familiarity with testing frameworks like pytest or unittest
  • Experience working within Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban) and understanding of SDLC processes
  • Solid grasp of database design, querying, and data access patterns
  • Experience developing applications using modular, component-based frameworks
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical audiences
  • Commitment to modern development practices for enterprise application delivery
  • Experience supporting production releases, including deployments, patches, and enhancements
  • Ability to troubleshoot production issues and improve system performance and reliability

Pay

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Benefits

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