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Job Title Lead Python Engineer Location Remote Type Contract-to-Hire About Us We are transforming how enterprise software gets built Our AI-powered platform automates up to 80 of enterprise-grade software development - helping Fortune 500 companies accelerate delivery reduce cost and modernize decades-old systems faster than ever before We re a fast-growing GenAI startup backed by tier-1 investors with an engineering culture that values craftsmanship ownership and collaboration The Opportunity We re looking for a Lead Python Engineer to spearhead the backend modernization of a large-scale Insurance Policy Claims Management platform You ll lead the migration from a legacy PHP Laravel system to a up-to-date Python-based architecture collaborating closely with the client s technical team and internal stakeholders This is a hands-on leadership role - perfect for a senior engineer who enjoys deep technical challenges and building trusted client relationships What You ll Do Technical Leadership Lead the migration of backend services from PHP Laravel to Python Architect design and implement scalable APIs to power a React TypeScript frontend Define the technical roadmap and transition plan for legacy systems Ensure smooth data migration API compatibility and zero disruption during rollout Client Engagement Act as the primary technical point of contact for the client s engineering team Participate in client meetings to discuss progress blockers and technical direction Communicate complex technical ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences Partner with client leadership to align on architecture decisions timelines and milestones Development Integration Build robust maintainable backend services using FastAPI Django or Flask Collaborate with frontend teams to deliver seamless end-to-end integrations Implement authentication authorization and data validation middleware Contribute to CI CD testing and deployment automation practices What You ll Bring Core Skills 7 years of hands-on Python development experience with modern frameworks FastAPI Django Flask Strong database fundamentals - PostgreSQL MySQL or MongoDB Proven track record in designing implementing and maintaining RESTful APIs Experience with testing frameworks pytest unittest and CI CD pipelines Prior experience leading migrations or large-scale refactor projects Client-Facing Experience Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills Experience working directly with clients or external engineering teams Ability to translate business goals into actionable technical solutions Bonus Points Background in insurance fintech or other regulated domains Knowledge of cloud platforms AWS GCP Azure and container technologies Docker Kubernetes Familiarity with asynchronous programming message queues or microservices Why Join Us Lead a flagship modernization project with direct client exposure Collaborate with a world-class team of engineers and AI innovators Learn and apply next-generation AI-driven software automation Opportunity for long-term engagement and full-time conversion Thrive in a fast-paced collaborative and growth-oriented environment Ideal Candidate Hands-on senior engineer who enjoys mentoring and client interaction Comfortable taking ownership of both code and communication Pragmatic problem-solver who thrives in complex evolving systems Excited about working at the intersection of AI automation and enterprise software Next Steps If you re an experienced Python engineer ready to lead both technically and strategically we d love to hear from you Please include Your updated resume A short note describing your client-facing project experience Links to GitHub or relevant past work

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