Senior Software Consultant - Python

Company Overview 

10Pearls is an award-winning end-to-end digital innovation company that helps businesses imagine and build the future. We are proud to announce that 10Pearls was named as winner of the Best Tech Work Culture Timmy Award in Washington DC by Tech in Motion, recognized on the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies List, and was ranked the #1 Most Diverse Midsize Company in Greater Washington. We partner with businesses to help them transform, scale, and accelerate by adopting digital and exponential technologies. Our work has ranged from creating highly usable, secure digital experiences, mobile and software products, to helping businesses modernize through cloud adoption and development and the digitalization of their business processes. Our clientele is highly diverse, including Global 1000 enterprises, mid-market businesses, and even high-growth start-ups. But those are just facts. What makes us unique is that we have a true heart and soul. We have a strong focus on a double bottom line and actively support and engage with the communities where we live and work to make the world a better place. In a nutshell, we believe in doing well, while doing good and know how to balance the two. 
 
Role 
We are looking for a skilled Backend Python Developer with strong expertise in the FastAPI framework and hands-on experience in building AI-driven applications. This role requires someone who can design scalable backend systems, integrate AI models into production environments, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. 
 
Responsibilities 

• Analyze requirements, design solutions, and implement responsive full-stack web applications. 
• Lead the design and development of complex features and systems, ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability.  
• Take responsibility for the overall code quality of the projects, ensuring adherence to company engineering practices, such as CI/CD and secure coding.  
• Collaborate with architects and stakeholders to ensure the technical direction aligns with business goals.  
• Identify technical risks early in the project lifecycle and proactively work on mitigating them.  
• Embrace a consulting mindset by translating technical requirements into business solutions and proposing scalable, efficient approaches.  
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and mentees, fostering technical growth and sharing best practices.  
• Assist in the development and improvement of team processes and workflows to enhance productivity and code quality.  
• Stay updated on new technologies and trends to continuously improve technical skills. 

Requirements 

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field. 
• 5+ years of professional experience in Python development.  
• Strong understanding of web frameworks such as FastAPI. 
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).  
• Experience building or integrating AI/ML applications. 
• Experience with databases (SQL/NoSQL)  
• Knowledge of data engineering concepts.  
• Familiarity with DevOps Practices (CI/CD,Docker, Git, etc) 
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.  
• Excellent communication skills.