Senior Python Engineer (AI + Azure) Contractor

CodeIT is a service product development company. We know how to transform business ideas into profitable IT products. We are looking for a skilled and experienced Python Developer (Contractor) to join our team.

Project Description
The project is an AI-powered document automation platform for a US-based investment bank aimed at reducing a 3–4 week analyst workflow (document processing → Excel modeling → PowerPoint deliverables) down to ~1 day.

The platform combines LLMs, document intelligence, and automation of Excel models and presentation generation within an Azure-based environment.

The architecture is already defined by a Lead Architect. The developer will primarily focus on implementation, while collaborating on technical decisions and having the opportunity to step into a more leading role as the project evolves.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience with Python (strong backend fundamentals)
• Solid hands-on experience with Azure (App Service, Blob Storage, Functions, Key Vault, Entra ID)
• Experience integrating LLMs (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Claude) with structured outputs
• Experience with document processing (OCR, PDF parsing, Azure Document Intelligence / Textract / similar)
• Strong experience with FastAPI, async programming, Pydantic
• Proven production experience with Excel and PowerPoint automation (openpyxl AND python-pptx) — not prototypes or AI-assisted experiments
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and operate with a high level of responsibility
• Ability to make technical decisions when needed and work with limited supervision

Responsibilities

• Implement core components of an AI-driven document processing pipeline under the guidance of the Lead Architect
• Build an internal analyst-review interface (UI + backend) for data validation and correction
• Integrate extracted data into complex Excel models and automate calculations
• Generate structured PowerPoint reports based on templates and business logic
• Deploy and maintain services in Azure (CI/CD, logging, security, auditability)
• Collaborate closely with the Lead Architect and contribute to technical decisions
• Take ownership of delivered features and ensure production-quality delivery

Nice to have

• Experience with Streamlit, Gradio, or similar tools for internal UIs
• Experience with Microsoft Teams apps or integrations
• Familiarity with AI orchestration frameworks (LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, etc.)
• Background in fintech, investment banking, or financial modeling
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, Terraform)
• Experience with Excel COM automation or advanced spreadsheet logic

Working conditions

• Contract: initially 4–6 months, with high probability of extension (up to 12–18 months+)
• Full-time workload (40 hours/week)
• Collaboration with US-based client, with ~3–4 hours of daily overlap with US Eastern Time
• Lean team with a high level of ownership and autonomy
• Potential to step into a technical leadership role if project structure evolves (e.g. reduced involvement of the Lead Architect)