Senior Python Developer

8 West Consulting

Contract type

Ongoing

Work mode

Remote

Experience

Lead / principal · 10+ years

Job description

A Senior Python Developer role at 8 West Consulting to design, develop and deliver software solutions for clients, with a strong applied AI focus. It is a fully remote role with a minimum duration of 6 months, with further potential depending on the candidate.

At a glance

Work mode: Remote

What you'll do

Design, develop, test and maintain robust, scalable Python applications and services
Contribute to software architecture, technical design and engineering best practices
Design and integrate AI capabilities into applications and business workflows, selecting models and approaches appropriate to the problem
Work with APIs, microservices, distributed systems and event-driven architectures
Analyse complex technical and business requirements and translate them into effective software solutions
Collaborate with architects, developers, QA engineers, product owners and client stakeholders
Participate in technical discussions, code reviews and mentoring of other developers
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, engineering standards and delivery practices
Support cloud-based deployments and modern DevOps practices
Maintain a strong focus on security, scalability, reliability, performance and maintainability

What we're looking for

Excellent verbal and written communication, demonstrated through direct collaboration with clients and multidisciplinary teams
Ability to translate business needs into clear technical requirements and explain how proposed solutions deliver business value
Strong listening and questioning skills, including the confidence to clarify ambiguity and challenge assumptions respectfully
Ability to communicate complex topics simply, adapting the level of detail to the audience
Proactive ownership of progress updates, risks, decisions and follow-through
Demonstrable experience building and delivering AI-enabled applications or operational workflows
Hands-on experience with multiple LLM models or model families, using platforms such as OpenAI, Anthropic or equivalent providers
Practical experience across more than one AI use case, such as document extraction, knowledge retrieval, workflow automation, classification or AI-assisted decision support
Ability to compare models and justify selection based on task suitability, quality, cost, latency and data-handling requirements
Experience with prompt design, structured outputs, model APIs and relevant techniques such as retrieval-augmented generation, tool/function calling or agent workflows
Experience evaluating outputs against representative test cases, handling failure scenarios and defining appropriate human review
Understanding of privacy, security and the limitations of AI, particularly when working with sensitive client information
Effective use of AI-assisted development tools, with personal ownership of code quality, testing and technical understanding
Communicate clearly and confidently with clients and colleagues
Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
Take ownership of problems and communicate progress, risks and solutions proactively
10+ years of professional software development experience, with significant experience in Python
Demonstrable experience delivering production-quality software

Nice to have

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline is desirable
Experience working in consulting, client-facing or multi-project environments is advantageous

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About 8 West Consulting

Provides consultancy services and leading-edge software solutions to a diverse portfolio of US, EU and UK-based clients. Works across a range of sectors including insurance, healthcare and retail market, delivering innovative technology solutions to complex business and technical challenges.

Key facts

Works across sectors including insurance, healthcare and retail market
Clients based in the US, EU and UK