Overview
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team in building the core backend services for our centralized AI platform. This role will focus on implementing backend APIs and services that power our agentic framework, helping teams across the company securely deploy and use AI agents through unified interfaces. The ideal candidate has strong Python skills, eagerness to learn, and interest in working with cutting-edge AI technologies.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain RESTful API endpoints for the AI platform.
- Build backend services in Python (FastAPI, Django, or Flask) to support agent lifecycle management and monitoring.
- Collaborate with senior engineers to design and optimize data access layers and schemas for AI agent operations.
- Assist in developing authentication, authorization, and multi-tenant features under guidance.
- Contribute to asynchronous processing systems for long-running AI agent workflows.
- Write clean, maintainable code and automated tests to ensure reliability.
- Participate in code reviews, team discussions, and knowledge sharing.
- Stay current with modern Python frameworks and AI/agentic development practices.
- Complete all responsibilities as outlined in the annual performance review and/or goal setting.
- Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned.
- Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the needs of Cotiviti and requirements of the job change.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of backend development experience, ideally with Python.
- Experience building and consuming REST APIs.
- Familiarity with one or more Python frameworks (FastAPI, Django REST Framework, Flask).
- Basic experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORM frameworks (SQLAlchemy, Django ORM).
- Familiarity with Git, CI/CD workflows, and automated testing.
- Interest in AI/agentic frameworks (e.g., LangChain, CrewAI, AutoGen) and willingness to learn.
Cognitive / Mental Requirements:
- Ability to work independently as well as collaborate as a team with a sense of urgency.
- Professional with ability to properly handle confidential information.
- Be value-driven, understand that success is based on the impact of your work rather than its complexity or the level of effort.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
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