Senior Software Engineer - Python in United States Embassy at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Software Engineer - Python based in United States.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer specializing in Python to design and build high-quality, scalable software solutions.
This role offers the opportunity to work on complex digital products alongside talented engineers, technical leaders, and client teams.
You will contribute to modern application development by leveraging Python, AI technologies, cloud platforms, and engineering best practices.
The position combines hands-on technical delivery with collaboration, problem-solving, and innovation across diverse projects.
You will help transform business requirements into secure, efficient, and impactful digital experiences.
This is an ideal opportunity for a senior engineer passionate about emerging technologies, continuous learning, and delivering real-world solutions.

The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing applications while collaborating with distributed teams and stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions. Key responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, maintain, and improve applications using Python and modern engineering practices.
• Support component architecture, technical design decisions, and software quality standards across projects.
• Build scalable data storage solutions and optimize application performance for reliability and speed.
• Collaborate with technical leaders, engineers, and client teams to analyze requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Contribute to structured development practices, including source control, deployment processes, automation, and release workflows.
• Implement and maintain testing strategies across unit, integration, and end-to-end testing environments.
• Work with cloud environments, infrastructure platforms, and container technologies to support robust application delivery.
• Participate in agile development processes, code reviews, pull requests, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply AI-powered development practices and emerging technologies to improve productivity and software delivery.
• Support client-facing engagements, including occasional travel to customer sites within the United States.

The ideal candidate is a highly experienced software engineer with strong Python expertise, a passion for innovation, and the ability to collaborate effectively in complex technical environments. Required qualifications include:

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with significant experience operating at a senior level.
• Deep expertise in Python development and experience working with modern AI frameworks and AI-native development practices.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies, LLM-based solutions, and agentic workflows.
• Experience designing and delivering production-grade software solutions in agile environments.
• Solid knowledge of version control systems such as Git, collaborative development workflows, and code review practices.
• Hands-on experience with databases, cloud platforms, infrastructure environments, Kubernetes, or similar technologies.
• Experience with automation, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software delivery practices.
• Strong testing knowledge, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing approaches.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Experience with AI application development, agent frameworks, Golang, or React-based frontend development is a plus.

The company provides a flexible and supportive environment designed to encourage professional growth, work-life balance, and long-term success. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary of up to $180,000, plus annual bonus opportunities and comprehensive benefits.
• Fully remote and flexible working environment designed to support personal and professional priorities.
• Flexible time off policy, public holidays, sick leave, and additional leave programs.
• Remote workspace allowance to help create a productive home office setup.
• Professional development support and training allowances to encourage continuous learning.
• Private healthcare coverage and wellbeing support programs.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions up to 4% and immediate vesting.
• Opportunity to work on innovative AI-driven projects with global teams and enterprise clients.
• Travel opportunities to collaborate with clients and teams when needed.