Job Url: https://careers.insight.com/careers/job/171837603008?microsite=jobs&utm_source=jobright&domain=insight.com&jr_id=697a2819b4589b4ee87c6c9b Job Description: Skip to main content Join Talent Network Insight Careers All Jobs Backend Developer Los Angeles, United States Remote ID: 103074 Job Description Requisition Number: 103074  Backend Developer, AI   Location: You will have the flexibility to work fully remote in the US Compensation: The compensation for this role may range from $147,500-165,500 USD salary.   Insight at a Glance 14,000+ engaged teammates globally #20 on Fortune’s World's Best Workplaces™ list $9.2 billion in revenue Received 35+ industry and partner awards in the past year $1.4M+ total charitable contributions in 2023 by Insight globally   Now is the time to bring your expertise to Insight. We are not just a tech company; we are a people-first company. We believe that by unlocking the power of people and technology, we can accelerate transformation and achieve extraordinary results. As a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator with deep expertise in cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent edge, we guide organisations through complex digital decisions.   About the role   As a Backend Developer, you will be responsible for the core server-side logic, APIs, and data processing that power our AI-driven applications. Your expertise in Python, API design, and the Google Cloud Platform will be essential in building robust, scalable, and high-performance applications that power our AI transformation initiatives. Along the way, you will get to: Back-End Development: Design, build, and maintain server-side logic, data models, and high-performance APIs using Python libraries like FastAPI. You will be responsible for the core business logic and data processing that powers our applications.  Cloud Application Development: Leverage Google Cloud Platform developer tools and services to deploy, manage, and scale backend systems. This includes working with services for authentication, data storage (Firestore, BigQuery, Cloud Storage), and serverless functions.  AI/ML Development: Build the backend infrastructure for LLM-powered applications, including developing APIs for prompt engineering and implementing agentic AI design patterns.  Database Management: Design and manage database schemas, ensure data integrity, and optimize database performance for our applications on platforms like Firestore and BigQuery.  Collaboration: Work closely with front-end developers, product designers, data scientists, and other engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions and deliver high-quality products.  Maintenance & Optimization: Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing backend services to ensure they are performant, secure, and reliable. Focus on optimizing application performance, scalability, and security.  Be AmbITious: This opportunity is not just about what you do today but also about where you can go tomorrow. When you bring your hunger, heart, and harmony to Insight, your potential will be met with continuous opportunities to upskill, earn promotions, and elevate your career.     What we’re looking for Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience as a backend developer with a proven track record of delivering large-scale, complex, API-driven applications.  Technical Skills:  Back End: Expert-level Python with extensive experience in asynchronous programming. Proven ability to build and deploy high-performance, data-validated APIs using FastAPI & Pydantic.  Google Cloud Platform (GCP): Hands-on experience with Vertex AI (Gemini), Firestore, BigQuery, and Cloud Storage.  AI/ML Development: Experience building the backend services for applications with Large Language Models (LLMs). Familiarity with agent-based systems (Google ADK, A2A SDK) is a major plus.  Docker & Microservices: Proficiency in containerizing applications and extensive experience working in a microservices architecture.  Software Engineering Fundamentals: Strong skills in API design, testing (pytest, unittest), and CI/CD practices.  Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical challenges in a distributed environment.  Communication: Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts and collaborate effectively within an agile team environment.      What you can expect We’re legendary for taking care of you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. We want you to enjoy a full, meaningful life and own your career at Insight. Some of our benefits include:  Freedom to work from another location—even an international destination—for up to 30 consecutive calendar days per year.   But what really sets us apart are our core values of Hunger, Heart, and Harmony, which guide everything we do, from building relationships with teammates, partners, and clients to making a positive impact in our communities.   Join us today, your ambITious journey starts here.   Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.  At Insight, we celebrate diversity of skills and experience so even if you don’t feel like your skills are a perfect match - we still want to hear from you!   Insight does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will be treated as direct applications from the candidate, and recruiters or agencies who submit candidates for this position without a prior, written vendor agreement will not be eligible for any form of compensation, even if the candidate is hired.   The position described above provides a summary of some the job duties required and what it would be like to work at Insight. For a comprehensive list of physical demands and work environment for this position, click here. Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.     Posting Notes: Los Angeles || California (US-CA) || United States (US) || IT Infrastructure & Support || None || US - Los Angeles, CA || Read More Get Matched Upload your resume and see jobs that match your skills and experience Match Unknown Other Similar Jobs Cloud Engineer II -(.Net/MVC/C#/Java/Python) Gurugram, India Apps and Integration Cloud Engineer II -(.Net/MVC/C#/Java/Python) Gurugram, India and 6 more Apps and Integration Principal Software Engineer - AI/ML Remote, United States Data and AI Remote Principal Software Engineer Chandler, United States Apps and Integration Remote Staff Software Engineer Gurugram, India Executive and General Admin Slide 1 of 5 Recommended Videos for you Be Ambitious At Insight, we know the power of ambition. 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