Python AI Developer – Machine Learning, Cloud & Agile Delivery

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking a Python AI professional with a minimum of 5+ years of experience in technology leadership and software development. The role will lead cross-functional technology teams, provide technical guidance, drive technology initiatives, and translate business requirements into effective Python- and AI-based technology solutions.The position will contribute to business objectives by supporting successful project delivery, improving technology processes, evaluating new technologies, maintaining technology roadmaps, and aligning technology capabilities with overall business strategy.

Software Requirements

Required

• In-depth understanding of Python, AI technologies, and software systems.
• Experience using current and supported versions of Python.
• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.
• Understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
• Knowledge of cloud computing platforms and infrastructure.
• Knowledge of database management systems and data structures.
• Experience with software development lifecycle practices, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Familiarity with source control, code review, testing, documentation, and release processes.
• Ability to evaluate technology options and translate business requirements into technology solutions.
• Experience with project management and collaboration tools used for planning, tracking, documentation, and delivery.

Preferred

• Experience developing and deploying AI, machine learning, natural language processing, or intelligent automation solutions using Python.
• Experience with AI model integration, data preparation, model evaluation, and application development.
• Familiarity with machine learning and AI frameworks and libraries.
• Experience with cloud-based AI application development and deployment.
• Knowledge of APIs, microservices, data pipelines, and distributed application architectures.
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, infrastructure automation, monitoring, and observability tools.
• Experience evaluating third-party technologies and managing vendor relationships.
• Knowledge of secure, responsible, cost-effective, and sustainable AI implementation practices.

Overall Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross-functional technology teams.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
• Drive technology initiatives and ensure successful delivery of projects.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement process changes to increase efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into Python- and AI-based technology solutions.
• Define or contribute to software architecture, technical designs, integration approaches, and implementation plans.
• Evaluate new technologies and make recommendations for adoption.
• Develop and maintain technology roadmaps and ensure alignment with overall business strategy.
• Manage delivery risks, dependencies, technical issues, and project priorities.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Support the development of scalable, secure, maintainable, and cost-effective Python AI solutions.
• Promote effective engineering practices, knowledge sharing, documentation, and continuous improvement.
• Consider security, operational efficiency, cost management, and sustainability when selecting and implementing technology solutions.

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages

Essential

• Python using current and supported versions.
• Strong understanding of Python programming concepts, object-oriented programming, modular design, exception handling, and testing.
• Knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
• Ability to develop maintainable, testable, and production-quality Python code.
• Understanding of programming practices used in AI and data-driven applications.

Preferred

• SQL.
• JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Experience with scripting languages used for automation or development support.
• Experience developing APIs, services, automation scripts, or data-processing applications using Python.

Databases/Data Management

Essential

• Knowledge of database management systems.
• Strong understanding of SQL, relational databases, and data modeling.
• Knowledge of data structures, d…