Senior Software Engineer

Optomi
Washington, DC

Optomi, in partnership with a leading financial industry, is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable applications using Python and modern frameworks. Architect and implement microservices-based solutions with RESTful APIs following best practices and system design principles. Integrate GenAI/LLM capabilities into enterprise applications to deliver innovative solutions.


What the right candidate will enjoy:

  • Opportunities to work on large-scale data pipelines, distributed systems, and high-reliability platforms where correctness and performance matter.
  • Predictable work environment with strong work-life balance, long-term ownership of systems, and less day-to-day volatility than startups.


Experience of the right candidate:

  • 5+ to 15+ years of professional software development experience with significant focus in Python
  • Expert-level proficiency in Python frameworks including Django, Flask, and FastAPI
  • Strong understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and system design principles
  • Angular and TypeScript familiarity
  • Hands-on experience with data engineering and analysis libraries (NumPy, Pandas)
  • Proficiency in both relational (SQL) and non-relational (NoSQL) databases
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience with GenAI/LLM integrations and implementations
  • Solid experience with version control using Git
  • Proficiency with containerization technologies, particularly Docker
  • Proven experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines


Responsibilities of the right candidate:

  • Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable applications using Python and modern frameworks
  • Architect and implement microservices-based solutions with RESTful APIs following best practices and system design principles
  • Integrate GenAI/LLM capabilities into enterprise applications to deliver innovative solutions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define project requirements and technical specifications
  • Lead code reviews, mentor junior developers, and promote engineering excellence across the team
  • Optimize application performance and ensure seamless integration with both relational and non-relational databases
  • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery and deployment
  • Troubleshoot complex technical issues with precision and provide effective solutions
  • Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing initiatives

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