Senior Full Stack AI Engineer, Contract

Smart Working

Senior Full Stack AI Engineer developing AI-driven solutions and improving Python applications at Smart Working. Joining a small team focused on high-impact engineering in a remote environment.

Posted 7/20/2026contractRemote • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in Python Development, System Design, and API Integration, with a focus on delivering scalable and maintainable solutions. Proven ability to prototype AI-enabled applications and improve user experiences through effective UX flows and usability principles.

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Python DevelopmentSystem Design And ArchitectureAPI IntegrationAI-Assisted Development ToolsUX Flows And Usability Principles

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Hard Skills

PythonSystem DesignAPI IntegrationReactJavaScriptHTMLSDLCData ModellingETL ProcessesSecure Development Practices

Soft Skills

Stakeholder CommunicationIndependenceProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

AI-Driven ServicesCodexClaude

Industry Keywords

Engineering Best PracticesUser JourneysData PipelinesPerformance ImprovementBacklog Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ETLJavaScriptPythonReactSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate ambiguous stakeholder requirements into structured solutions, user flows, and deliverables
Design system architecture, making decisions around scalability, maintainability, and security
Build and deliver end-to-end features across frontend and backend with full ownership
Rapidly prototype AI-enabled solutions and evolve them into production-ready systems
Improve and scale an existing Python-based application, addressing backlog, performance, and UX gaps
Define and implement UX flows and usability improvements (not visual design, but user journeys)
Integrate with APIs, including AI-driven services, and design robust data flows
Apply secure development practices and ensure systems are reliable and maintainable
Balance speed of delivery with long-term engineering quality and structure
Contribute to and elevate engineering practices (architecture, SDLC, testing) through hands-on work
Collaborate with stakeholders and team members while operating with a high degree of independence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong experience with Python (5+ years) in production environments
- Proven experience in system design and architecture (5+ years), including making trade-offs
- Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Codex, Claude, or similar) in real workflows
- Strong experience integrating APIs, including AI or data-driven services (3+ years)
- Solid frontend experience with React and modern JavaScript/HTML (3+ years or equivalent frameworks)
- Experience owning features or products end-to-end, from concept to delivery (3+ years)
- Strong understanding of SDLC, engineering best practices, and code quality standards
- Experience working in ambiguous environments and shaping requirements independently
- Proven ability to prototype quickly and deliver at pace (2+ years)
- Strong stakeholder communication skills and ability to translate business needs into technical solutions (5+ years)
- Good understanding of UX flows and usability principles (2+ years)
- Experience working with databases and data modelling (3+ years)
- Understanding of secure development practices (3+ years)
- Experience handling data pipelines or ETL processes (2+ years)
- High ownership mindset with the ability to operate independently in a low-structure environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fixed Shifts: 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM IST (Summer) | 1:00 PM - 10:30 PM IST (Winter)
- No Weekend Work: Real work-life balance, not just words
- Day 1 Benefits: Laptop and full medical insurance provided
- Support That Matters: Mentorship, community, and forums where ideas are shared
- True Belonging: A long-term career where your contributions are valued
- 5-Day AI Training: Hands-on AI Academy onboarding to get you building with AI from day one