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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Python & AI Engineer - **Company:** VeeRteq Solutions Inc - **Location:** Newark, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $161,800.0 - $184,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Program Optimization, Software Quality, Code Review, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Django Web Framework, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Tensorflow, Standard Sql, Software Construction, Software Engineering, Web Application Frameworks, Enterprise Software Applications, Feature Engineering, Pytorch, Flask (Web Framework), Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Model Validation, Generative AI, Git, Fastapi, Scikit Learn, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Unsupervised Learning, Microservices - **Published:** September 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us3fc97553ecee8e18e13d420b0de0f611 ## About the Role * 5+ years of professional experience in Python development. * Strong proficiency in Python and experience with Python frameworks such as: * FastAPI * Flask * Django * Hands-on experience with Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence concepts. * Strong understanding of: * Supervised and Unsupervised Learning * Model Training and Evaluation * Model Validation * Feature Engineering * Model Optimization * Practical experience with ML/AI libraries and frameworks such as: * Scikit-learn * TensorFlow * PyTorch * Strong understanding of Data Structures, Algorithms, and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP). * Experience working with SQL and/or NoSQL databases. * Experience developing and consuming REST APIs and microservices. * Familiarity with Git/version control and CI/CD pipelines. * Understanding of Agile software development methodologies. * Strong problem-solving, debugging, communication, and collaboration skills. Preferred / Good-to-Have Skills * Experience with Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs). * Hands-on experience with Prompt Engineering. * Experience with LLM application development and integration. * Knowledge of model fine-tuning and evaluation. * Experience with AI/ML deployment and monitoring in cloud or enterprise environments. * Familiarity with MLOps practices and production AI systems. Education * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field is preferred. ## Description We are seeking an experienced Senior Python & AI Engineer with 5+ years of hands-on experience in building, deploying, and scaling AI/ML-driven solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Python development, a solid understanding of Machine Learning and AI concepts, and practical experience delivering production-grade applications in enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities * Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications and services using Python. * Build, train, evaluate, optimize, and deploy Machine Learning and AI models. * Develop data processing pipelines, perform feature engineering, and optimize model performance. * Collaborate with Data Scientists, Product Managers, Engineers, and Business Stakeholders to translate business requirements into AI/ML solutions. * Integrate AI/ML models into enterprise applications using REST APIs and microservices. * Implement model monitoring, performance tuning, and retraining strategies for production environments. * Develop reliable and scalable AI/ML solutions following software engineering best practices. * Ensure code quality, security, scalability, and performance through code reviews, testing, and engineering best practices. * Troubleshoot and resolve application and model-related issues in production. * Create and maintain technical documentation, including system designs, model approaches, APIs, and implementation details. * Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement of development processes. ## Related Videos - [Panel discussion: Developing in an AI world - are we all demoted to reviewers? 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