Developer II - Python (Core Application Services)

Job Summary Neuberger is looking for a curious and motivated Junior Python Developer to join our growing engineering team. You will help build reliable, scalable server‑side applications in a modern, AI‑augmented development environment — leveraging cutting‑edge tools to work smarter, ship cleaner code, and grow fast. Responsibilities Build and implement server‑side features, modules, and components in Python following clean code and best practice standards. Collaborate with product and design teams to translate business requirements into well‑structured, maintainable code. Participate in code reviews, giving and receiving constructive feedback. Use AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Claude, etc.) responsibly to accelerate development, improve code quality, and reduce repetitive boilerplate. Apply a working understanding of LLMs — tokenization, context windows, prompt construction, and model limitations — to integrate them sensibly. Identify the right use cases for AI tooling vs. traditional logic and flag risks such as hallucinated outputs or sensitive data exposure. Write and maintain Dockerfiles and work within containerized development environments. Apply core container concepts: images, containers, volumes, networking, and basic orchestration (Docker Compose, Kubernetes/OpenShift). Contribute to deployable, environment‑consistent application packaging. Participate in sprint planning, stand‑ups, retrospectives, and reviews; break down user stories into actionable tasks and deliver working software within sprint timelines. Maintain transparency with the team on progress, blockers, and dependencies. Write unit and integration tests to ensure reliability and regression safety. Debug and resolve defects from testing or production monitoring and collaborate with QA to develop test cases and uphold software quality. Qualifications Python: 3+ years of hands‑on experience. Frameworks: Proficiency in Flask, FastAPI, or Django. AI Tools: Working experience with GitHub Copilot, Claude, or comparable LLM‑based coding assistants. LLM Awareness: Understanding of tokens, context, prompting, limitations, and responsible use. Containers: Hands‑on Docker experience—build, run, and debug containerized applications. Version Control: Proficient with Git (branching, pull‑requests, rebasing). Testing: Ability to write meaningful unit tests; familiarity with pytest or similar. ORM: Working knowledge of SQLAlchemy, Django ORM, or equivalent. Bonus: Familiarity with Kubernetes, OpenShift, or container orchestration concepts. Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP). Experience calling or integrating LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure OpenAI). Understanding of RAG patterns or vector stores. Basic front‑end literacy: JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3. Familiarity with server‑side templating (e.g., Jinja2). Understanding of async or multi‑process architecture (asyncio, multiprocessing). Additional Requirements Location: New York City; hybrid with a minimum of two days per week in office. Applicants must be authorized and have the right to work in the country where the role is located without the need for current or future sponsorship. Compensation The salary range for this role is $90,000–$110,000 in Illinois and New York. The total compensation may include discretionary bonus, base salary, retirement contributions, and other benefits. Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, retirement, life insurance, and other benefits to eligible employees. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Neuberger is an equal opportunity employer. The firm and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment because of race, creed, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Neuberger Berman