Python Developer

Since 1995, Red Oak Technologies has been a trusted partner in the tech industry, delivering innovative talent solutions that drive progress. We specialize in quickly acquiring and efficiently matching top-tier professional talent with clients in immediate need of highly skilled contract, permanent or project management based resources.

NOTE:

If selected for this position, you are required to perform ALL work onsite, based on the client’s specified hybrid work schedule (currently onsite 3 days a week: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday).

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer or Python Developer designing scalable, asynchronous systems for real‑time message processing and conversational AI, utilizing technologies like Kubernetes, Kafka, and Python async frameworks, with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and integration with external APIs.

• Build and maintain backend systems using Python, particularly with asynchronous frameworks like FastAPI, aiohttp, or asyncio.
• Develop RESTful and async APIs for conversational platforms (such as chatbots or virtual assistants).
• Design and implement asynchronous logic to handle concurrent processing, which is crucial for real‑time messaging and chatbot responsiveness.
• Understand and apply concepts such as event loops, coroutines, and async/await.
• Develop or integrate conversational interfaces that handle real‑time user input; integrate with APIs such as OpenAI, Dialogflow, Rasa for NLP and conversation flow; maintain context and state across asynchronous message streams.
• Process real‑time data streams using Kafka or similar message brokers; design and scale systems for high‑throughput messaging environments.
• Deploy and manage microservices using Kubernetes; build scalable, containerized backend services that handle real‑time interactions reliably.

Seniority:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Contract