Job Description

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POSITION DESCRIPTION Job title Senior Software Engineer - Backend Department/BU Engineering
Overview: We are seeking a Lead Backend Engineer (IC4) to design and deliver the core backend services for our centralized AI platform.
This role bridges hands-on engineering and technical leadership -- owning major components of the backend while guiding mid-level engineers.
You'll work closely with senior ICs and cross-functional teams to build scalable, secure, and reliable services that power our agentic framework, enabling teams across the company to deploy and manage AI agents seamlessly.
Responsibilities: o Design and implement scalable RESTful API endpoints for the AI platform.

• Build and optimize backend services in Python (FastAPI, Django, or Flask) to handle agent lifecycle management, deployment, and monitoring.

• Contribute to secure authentication and authorization systems supporting multi-tenant architecture.

• Develop efficient data access layers and database schemas for AI agent operations.

• Implement asynchronous task processing for long-running AI workflows.

• Collaborate with IC5 engineers on backend architecture and SDK designs, contributing to technical direction while driving execution.

• Provide mentorship to IC3 engineers through code reviews, technical discussions, and best practices.

• Ensure quality and reliability through automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and adherence to security standards.

• Stay updated on modern backend and AI/agentic frameworks (LangChain, CrewAI, AutoGen, LangGraph).

Relevant experience and educational requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. o

5+ years of backend development experience, with significant experience building scalable Python applications and APIs.

• Proficiency with modern Python frameworks (FastAPI, Django REST Framework, Flask).

• Solid experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORM frameworks (SQLAlchemy, Django ORM).

• Hands-on familiarity with distributed systems or microservices. o Working knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Experience with Git, CI/CD workflows, and automated testing.

• Exposure to agentic AI frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen) or strong interest in learning.

• Cloud experience (AWS, GCP, or Azure) preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and influence technical decisions.

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is. not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the needs of Cotiviti and requirements of the job change.
Skills:
Django Rest Framework,Orm Framework,Relational Database
About Company:
UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world's best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients' organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact--touching billions of lives in the process.

Skills Required