CST/EST overlap
Hybrid / Remote
Senior
Senior Python Developer (AI / Backend)
Build scalable backend services and APIs with Python, FastAPI or Django, and bring machine learning models into production with data science teams.
TECH STACK
.NET
ASP.NET
Entity Framework
SQL Server
Why this role exists
A U.S. company is adding AI-driven features to its products and needs a senior Python engineer who can build the backend that makes them work. You'll design scalable APIs, integrate machine learning models into production systems and keep those systems secure, fast and reliable.
Who you'll work with
You'll collaborate with data scientists to take models into production and deliver intelligent, data-driven solutions.
Life at Scio
Scio is a Best Place to Code company based in Mexico, building software for U.S. clients for 20+ years. You'll have seniors around you who share what they learn and care about doing things right.
What is it like to work at Scio?
Benefits, culture, and everything you need to know.
What you will do
- Develop and maintain backend services with Python and frameworks like Django, Flask or FastAPI.
- Design and implement RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services.
- Deploy machine learning models into production with data science teams.
- Build data pipelines for model training and inference.
- Optimize performance and scalability for AI-driven features.
- Ensure security, testing and CI/CD automation, and monitor production systems for uptime and reliability.
What you bring
- 5+ years of backend development with a strong focus on Python.
- Hands-on experience integrating AI/ML models into production, with TensorFlow, PyTorch or scikit-learn.
- Proficiency in Django, Flask or FastAPI.
- SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases.
- Data processing, ETL pipelines and asynchronous programming.
- Docker, Kubernetes and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP or Azure), with a strong grasp of API security and scalable architecture.
Nice to have
- MLOps tools such as MLflow or Kubeflow.
- Microservices architecture.
- Data engineering and big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop).
- DevOps practices and infrastructure as code.
Next steps
We know your time is valuable, so the whole process takes about two weeks. Here's what to expect:
FIRST WEEK
Interview with Human Capital.
A first conversation to get to know you, your experience and what you're looking for.
Technical interview.
A session to review your skills and experience. Depending on the role, it may include a short technical test.
SECOND WEEK
Conversation with an Account Manager.
You'll learn about the project, the client and how the team works.
Introduction with the client.
In most cases, a final conversation with the client team you'd be joining.
We'll keep you updated at every stage, and you can reach out anytime to ask about your application or anything else you'd like to know.
If you're a good match for Scio, you'll receive a formal job offer. From there, you'll have up to 5 days to send us your pre-hiring documents, so having them ready in advance helps you move faster.
Interested?
Send your CV in English
We respond within 48 hours.
humancapital@sciodev.com