Senior Software Engineer - Python/Go and AI

The Senior Software Engineer for Acuity Inc. plays a key role in designing, developing, and delivering digital solutions that power our next-generation Commerce Engine.

You will work across cross-functional Agile teams to build scalable, cloud-native platforms and applications that integrate with enterprise systems, and AI-driven automation frameworks. This position blends strong technical engineering with Agile software delivery and modern DevOps practices to accelerate product innovation and business transformation across Acuity.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, high-performance software and REST APIs supporting Acuity’s digital and connected systems ecosystem.
• Collaborate in Agile and SAFe environments, applying Scrum or Kanban to deliver iterative, high-value outcomes.
• Architect and implement solutions using Python or GoLang (FastAPI, Flask, OOP, Typing, Async programming, Pydantic) and modern DevOps practices.
• Deploy and operate solutions in Azure Cloud leveraging Container Apps, Kubernetes, Bicep, Container Registry, KeyVault, and Application Insights.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, ArgoCD, GitHub Actions) and enforce secure, automated deployment processes.
• Conduct code reviews, pair programming, and technical mentoring to uplift team capability and ensure quality.
• Integrate Generative AI and Agentic AI into software systems for automation, data intelligence, and system orchestration.
• Apply event-driven architecture and data modeling for scalable integrations across enterprise and IoT environments.
• Implement unit, integration, and performance tests using PyTest and support TDD/BDD practices.
• Ensure security best practices through AuthN/AuthZ (OpenID/OAuth2) and container vulnerability scanning (Snyk, Aqua).
• Participate in continuous improvement of Agile delivery workflows and DevOps pipelines.
• Collaborate with product management, cloud architecture, and data science teams to deliver measurable business outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong Python/Golang programming skills (OOP, async, typing, Pydantic).
• Proven experience developing REST APIs using FastAPI or Flask.
• Good understanding of Agile software development and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
• Proficiency with CI/CD, DevOps, and GitHub branching strategies.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud Services (Bicep, Container Apps, KeyVault, Application Insights, Monitor).
• Working knowledge of SQL/NoSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices design.
• Experience with testing frameworks (PyTest) and test automation.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Generative AI, Agentic AI, and LLM frameworks (LangChain, Hugging Face Transformers, OpenAI API).
• Exposure to deep learning concepts (neural networks, CNNs, RNNs, transformers, attention).
• Experience with Azure Resource Groups, VNETs, Cosmos DB, and serverless compute.
• Experience with code-to-cloud security and DevSecOps practices.
• Working knowledge of IoT or embedded system integration within enterprise ecosystems.

Tools & Technologies

• Agile: Jira, Azure DevOps
• Collaboration: Confluence, Miro, Teams
• Development: Git, VSCode, Docker
• Testing: Postman, PyTest
• Cloud & DevOps: Azure, ArgoCD, GitHub Actions

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in cross-functional settings.
• High emotional intelligence, adaptability, and ownership mindset.
• Ability to context-switch between strategic design and tactical delivery.