Contractor - Python Developer Location: NYC - Hybrid (2-3 days in office) Comp: $750 - 1000/Day C2C (flexibility on comp, depending on experience) Job Description: Leading global investment manager’s technology team seeks a Full Stack hands on developer (7+ years) with strong expertise in Python to create REST API's, and design, develop and maintain high-performance web applications. The ideal candidate will have experience with AI libraries like OpenAI, LangChain, integrating with cloud platforms such as Azure. You will work with cross-functional teams to implement new features and ensure seamless integration of both front-end and back-end components. You will be working on initiatives to build AI-enabled automations and tools for the firm to use. For example: building custom apps that use Azure Open AI's api to build Assistants, automations, document qnA, Langchain features, Lllamindex features etc. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent experience. • Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer, with a strong portfolio demonstrating Python-based projects, particularly AI-focused applications. • Proficiency in Python and experience with Python web framework FastAPI including Pydantic, SQL Alchemy/SQL Model. • Experience with AI / Agentic frameworks and libraries like OpenAI and LangChain, LangGraph, Crew AI. • Familiarity with Azure AI Services, including Azure OpenAI, and AI-related deployment in Azure cloud environments. • Experience building RESTful APIs using Python. • Strong understanding of SQL databases, with proficiency in writing efficient SQL queries and optimizing database interactions. • Familiarity with Azure services like Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and Azure Key Vault. • Experience in DevOps pipelines, including build, release, and CI/CD processes on platforms like Azure DevOps. • Basic front-end development skills in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, with a focus on integrating AI functionalities into web interfaces using Streamlit or Plotly Dash. • Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git, Azure DevOps) • Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.