Senior Full Stack Developer and Product Owner: Real-Time Intelligent Communication Systems

Candidates in the following states are encouraged to apply:
Florida, Georgia

Company Overview:

Join our innovative technology company as we develop cutting-edge solutions for agentic, context-aware intelligent conversations. We specialize in building platforms and products that deliver conversational agents.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Lead Full Stack Developer & Product Owner to own and drive the development of our real-time Python application. This role involves leading a team of developers, managing timelines, and collaborating closely with a project manager to ensure successful execution.

The ideal candidate is not just a technical expert in Python and Node.js but also a strategic leader who can balance hands-on development with team management, product ownership, and roadmap execution. This role requires someone who thrives in a high-availability, real-time environment and can optimize communication frameworks for AI-driven applications.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technical Leadership & Team Management
   • Lead and mentor a team of developers, ensuring best practices and high-quality code standards.
   • Oversee project timelines, sprint planning, and resource allocation, working closely with a Project Manager to align development with business objectives.
   • Own the architecture and design of scalable, real-time communication systems using Python, Node.js, Redis, containerization, and cloud technologies.
   • Drive continuous improvement in development processes and system performance.
   • Ensure low-latency, high-availability communication pipelines for AI-powered applications.
2. Full Stack Development
   • Drive the design and development of our existing scalable real-time communication systems using Node.js, Python, containerization, Redis, and other relevant technologies.
   • Experience with asynchronous programming / multi-threading.
   • Ensure low-latency, high-availability communication pipelines for AI-powered applications and services.
   • Maintain an up-to-date understanding of emerging trends in real-time communication technologies and AI integration.
   • Experience with a variety of Python packages, including the following:
   • Asynchronous Programming and Web Frameworks: FastAPI, Uvicorn, Aiohttp, Asyncio
   • Data Manipulation, Validation, and Processing: Pandas, Openpyxl, Numexpr, Python Dateutil, Tqdm, Pydantic Settings
   • Database Interaction: SQLAlchemy, Psycopg2, Pgvector
   • Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing: LangChain, Tiktoken, Litellm, Semantic Router
   • Configuration and Environment Management: Python Dotenv, Toml
   • Cloud Services and Storage: Azure Storage Blob
   • Communication Frameworks: Redis, BullMQ
   • Error Monitoring and Logging: Sentry SDK
   • Testing: Pytest
3. Full Stack Development
   • Build backend services using Python frameworks and integrate them with Node.js components.
   • Develop frontend elements as needed, ensuring seamless integration with backend systems.
   • Implement and optimize asynchronous programming for improved performance.
4. Product Ownership
   • Define the product vision and roadmap for the real-time communication platform.
   • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
   • Prioritize development tasks and manage the product backlog to ensure timely delivery.
   • Act as the main point of contact for stakeholders regarding product updates and technical solutions.
5. Distributed Communication Frameworks
   • Lead the development of communication frameworks.
   • Ensure efficient message passing and event handling across distributed systems.
   • Optimize system scalability and reliability through effective use of containerization and cloud services.
6. AI and Machine Learning Integration
   • Integrate machine learning and natural language processing tools into the communication platform.
   • Implement context-aware conversation features.
7. Quality Assurance and Monitoring
   • Implement testing strategies to ensure code quality and reliability.
   • Set up error monitoring and logging with tools.
   • Manage configuration and environment settings.
8. Cloud Services and Storage
   • Utilize Azure and other cloud services for efficient data storage and retrieval.
   • Implement best practices for cloud-based infrastructure and distributed systems.
9. Mentorship and Collaboration
   • Mentor junior developers and promote a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
   • Collaborate with other teams to ensure alignment and integration across the platform.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of software development experience, with a strong background in Python and Node.js.
• Proven leadership experience in managing developers, technical projects, and timelines.
• Strong understanding of asynchronous programming, multi-threading, and distributed systems.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud services (Azure, AWS).
• Proficiency with Redis, and real-time communication frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to drive technical initiatives.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially in working with project managers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AI/ML integration, especially in natural language processing.
• Familiarity with cloud services (e.g., Azure, AWS) and cloud storage solutions.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with database systems and data processing libraries.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven team transforming intelligent communication systems.
• Lead the development of cutting-edge technology at the forefront of innovation.
• Enjoy a collaborative, inclusive work environment with opportunities for career growth.

Location: Remote with some travel for meetings and to offices in Orlando or Deerfield Beach, Florida may be required.

Compensation: Competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.

If you’re passionate about learning and contributing to scalable, real-time Python applications in an AI-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and start your journey with us!