Software Engineer- Python and Java

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong back-end experience in Java and Python to support AIenabled products for a client in Plano, TX. This role focuses on building and owning scalable backend services and platforms that integrate with AI and LLM systems.
Candidates may be stronger in Java or Python, but must have hands-on experience in both and be comfortable contributing across either stack. FastAPI and AI exposure are a plus, not requirements.

Responsibilities
- Design, build, and own back-end services using Java and/or Python.
- Develop and maintain REST APIs and service integrations using production-ready patterns.
- Support AI-enabled workflows, including request handling, validation, retries, logging, and guardrails.
- Integrate with internal platforms and third-party services using secure, compliant designs.
- Ensure performance, reliability, and observability through best practices (caching, rate limiting, monitoring).
- Own services end-to-end, including testing, CI/CD, and production support.
- Collaborate with product, platform, security, and AI/ML teams to deliver features independently.

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Required Skills & Experience
- 6+ years of back-end software engineering experience.
- Production experience with both Java and Python (one may be primary).
- Strong fundamentals in API design, distributed systems, and service reliability.
- Experience building and operating REST APIs in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Familiarity with relational databases and caching technologies.
- Experience with Docker and CI/CD pipelines.


Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- FastAPI or other Python service frameworks.
- Exposure to AI or LLM-backed applications.
- Event-driven architectures and messaging systems.
- Security fundamentals (OAuth/OIDC, JWTs, secrets management).
- Light data or analytics experience.
- Front-end experience with React.


Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.