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# Lead / Principal Python & LLM Developer

- **Company:** Mphasis
- **Location:** Dallas, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Integration Architecture, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Google Cloud, Large Language Models, Backend, AI Platforms, Kubernetes, Machine Learning Operations, Api Design
- **Published:** June 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/33020df3-f6aa-42d5-b16d-e6a4a6928ba5

## About the Role

* Python (AI/ML/NLP): 8 12 years
 * LangChain: 4 6 years
 * Cloud (Google Cloud Platform/Azure/AWS) + AI/MLOps: 6 8 years
 * Enterprise API architecture (Python): 6+ years
 * CI/CD + Kubernetes + automation: 5 7 years
 * Crossteam leadership, communication & problemsolving skills

Good to Have

 * Multilanguage exposure (Java/C#/JavaScript)
 * Cloud or AI certifications, Strong solution design & architectural documentation

## Description

Drive architecture, design, and implementation of enterprisegrade AI/ML, NLP, and LLM-based systems. Lead model development, scalable backend engineering, and cloud AI integration., * Architect and build complex AI/ML/NLP and LangChain solutions

 * Lead design of scalable Python-based backend and APIs
 * Guide integration of ML models into production systems
 * Partner with architects, data scientists, designers, and product teams for solution delivery
 * Optimize models for performance, scalability, and accuracy
 * Oversee CI/CD, cloud AI services, and MLOps workflows
 * Mentor the engineering team; review highimpact code
 * Stay current on emerging AI, ML, NLP technologies


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