Senior Data Engineer (AI & API Development)

📍 Location: Kolkata 📅 Type: Full-Time 🧑‍💻 Department: Artificial Intelligence / Software Engineering 🌟 About the Role We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer with a passion for Data Warehousing , AI research and API development to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for building scalable, high-performance APIs and contributing to AI/ML research and implementation. You will work closely with data scientists, researchers, and product teams to design and deploy intelligent systems that power our next-generation applications. 🛠️ Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain Python-based APIs for AI/ML models and services and data pipelines Collaborate with AI researchers to implement and optimize machine learning models interfacing with data warehouse Conduct research into new AI/ML techniques and evaluate their applicability to business problems Build RESTful and GraphQL APIs using frameworks like FastAPI , Flask , or Django REST Framework Write clean, testable, and maintainable Python code with a focus on performance and scalability Participate in code reviews , mentor junior developers, and contribute to best practices Integrate AI models with backend systems and frontend applications Stay up-to-date with AI/ML trends , Python libraries (e.g., PyTorch , TensorFlow , Scikit-learn ), and API design patterns Work in an agile environment , delivering high-quality software in iterative sprints 🎓 Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field 4 + years of professional experience in software development, with 3 + years in Python Strong experience with Python web frameworks (e.g., FastAPI, Flask, Django) Hands-on experience with AI/ML model deployment and integration Familiarity with machine learning libraries such as TensorFlow , PyTorch , or Scikit-learn Experience with API design and development , including REST and GraphQL Solid understanding of software architecture , design patterns , and best practices Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional team Bonus: Experience with Docker , Kubernetes , CI/CD pipelines , and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) 🧠 What We’re Looking For in a Candidate A curious mind with a passion for AI and software development A team player who can mentor and guide others A self-starter who can take initiative and deliver results A lifelong learner who stays current with emerging technologies and trends 🌐 Why Join Us? Work on cutting-edge AI projects with real-world impact Collaborate with top-tier researchers and engineers Flexible work environment and remote-friendly options Competitive salary and performance-based incentives Opportunities for professional growth and leadership A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning 📬 How to Apply If you're a Python developer with a passion for AI and API development , we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume , GitHub profile , and a brief summary of your experience with Python and AI projects .