About Smart WorkingAt Smart Working, we believe your job should not only look right on paper but also feel right every day. This isn’t just another remote opportunity - it’s about finding where you truly belong, no matter where you are. From day one, you’re welcomed into a genuine community that values your growth and well-being.Our mission is simple: to break down geographic barriers and connect skilled professionals with outstanding global teams and products for full-time, long-term roles. We help you discover meaningful work with teams that invest in your success, where you’re empowered to grow personally and professionally.Join one of the highest-rated workplaces on Glassdoor and experience what it means to thrive in a truly remote-first world.About the roleAs a Senior Python Developer, you will design, develop, and deploy intelligent, AI-powered systems that support scalable, production-ready services across the platform. This role focuses on building robust service logic, exposing AI models through secure APIs, and ensuring reliable delivery of AI-driven features.You will work closely with data scientists, engineers, and product teams in an agile environment, contributing across the full lifecycle of AI services—from development and deployment to monitoring and continuous improvement.
ResponsibilitiesDevelop robust service logic to expose AI models via RESTful APIs using frameworks such as FastAPI or FlaskCollaborate with data scientists, engineers, and product teams to translate business requirements into technical solutionsWork within Azure cloud infrastructure, leveraging containerised environments for scalable and reliable deploymentsSupport model lifecycle management using tools such as Databricks Mosaic AI and AI Foundry, ensuring governance, traceability, and performance monitoringImplement data preprocessing pipelines and feature engineering workflowsEnsure codebases are secure, scalable, maintainable, and aligned with software engineering best practicesMonitor deployed models and services, iterating based on performance metrics, feedback, and evolving requirementsMaintain clear documentation and appropriate testing coverage for all developed componentsContribute to shared design, development, deployment, and monitoring practices within cross-functional agile teams
RequirementsStrong proficiency in Python, including object-oriented and functional programmingSolid experience building API-driven services using FastAPI or FlaskFamiliarity with data manipulation libraries such as Polars, Pandas, and NumPyExperience with model deployment and serialisation (e.g. Joblib, Pickle, TorchScript)Hands-on experience with LangChain and other open-source frameworks for AI agents and orchestration pipelinesStrong software engineering fundamentals, including Git-based version control and testing with Unittest or PytestUnderstanding of API security practices, including authentication and input validationExperience working with Azure cloud platforms and Docker-based containerisationAbility to work effectively in agile environmentsStrong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Nice to HaveExperience working closely with stakeholders to shape and refine AI-powered solutionsDemonstrated ability to adapt to changing requirements and iterate on deployed services based on real-world feedbackA continuous improvement mindset, focused on improving reliability, scalability, governance, and maintainabilityExperience managing AI services end to end, including deployment, monitoring, documentation, and ongoing supportA future-focused approach to building scalable, secure services aligned with long-term platform needs
BenefitsFixed Shifts: 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM IST (Summer) | 1:00 PM - 10:30 PM IST (Winter)No Weekend Work: Real work-life balance, not just wordsDay 1 Benefits: Laptop and full medical insurance providedSupport That Matters:Mentorship, community, and forums where ideas are sharedTrue Belonging: A long-term career where your contributions are valued
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