**The Role:** We are seeking a **Senior Software Engineer with strong Python expertise** to join our engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on next\-generation platforms that deliver mission\-critical insights for global clients. You’ll work with talented engineers, architects, and product owners to build scalable, AI\-enhanced solutions on the Microsoft Azure stack. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building simple, elegant solutions to complex problems — and who thrives in collaborative, fast\-paced environments. You'll be empowered to influence architecture and best practices, mentor team members, and contribute to platforms that are stable, scalable, and ready to evolve with new technologies. **Responsibilities:** * Design and implement scalable backend services using **Python**, primarily with **Azure Functions**. * Deliver high\-quality, production\-ready software through best practices in architecture, testing, and deployment. * Collaborate in the development of full\-stack applications using **.NET (C\#)**, **React**, **Azure SQL**, **Azure Search Services**, and containerized environments (**Docker**). * Participate in code reviews and peer programming to uphold engineering standards. * Lead or support architectural decisions and contribute to the definition of technical direction. * Integrate AI capabilities (e.g. via **Azure OpenAI**) into core applications. * Recommend and adopt modern tools and technologies (e.g. **GitHub Copilot**, **agentic IDEs**) to improve delivery speed and code quality. * Work closely with DevOps and QA to support continuous delivery and reduce technical debt. * Mentor junior engineers and help build a strong, collaborative engineering culture. * Engage with cross\-functional teams to ensure timely and high\-quality delivery in an Agile environment. **Requirements:** * Proven experience with **Python**, especially in cloud\-native applications using **Azure Functions**. * Proficient with **.NET Core (C\#)**, **Azure Durable Functions**, and **Azure SQL**. * Experience integrating and working with **REST APIs** and authentication protocols. * Hands\-on experience with **React** or other frontend frameworks is a plus. * Strong familiarity with **Docker** and container orchestration. * Working knowledge of both relational and NoSQL databases. * Comfortable using **Git** for version control and collaboration. * Experience working with **AI/ML features** and data science teams. * Strong understanding of **software engineering principles**, design patterns, and agile methodologies. * Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and in teams. ##### **Nice to Have** * Exposure to **event\-driven architectures** and microservices. * Experience with **Azure DevOps** and continuous integration pipelines. * Familiarity with tools like **GitHub Copilot** or other AI\-assisted development environments. * Background in working with distributed teams across different countries. **C \- LSK \- 26062025** Wakapi Web