The Software Engineering Consultant is a backend-focused role with hands-on data platform and large language model (LLM) experience. This consultant will design, build, and deploy scalable services and integrations for business-critical applications. Success requires strong Python skills, production-ready coding standards, and effective collaboration in a client-facing consulting environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design and build backend services and REST APIs using Python (FastAPI, Flask, Django); occasional Node.js/TypeScript as needed

Develop distributed microservices with token-based authentication and role-based access controls

Integrate applications with third-party systems, external APIs, and Snowflake for data access and transformation

Build LLM-powered features including model APIs, prompt workflows, structured outputs, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) applications

Write secure, modular code with unit, integration, and automated tests

Participate in Git workflows, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines

Troubleshoot application issues across integrations, data, and production environments





Collaborate with teams to translate requirements into implementation plans and technical documentation

Required Qualifications

3-5 years of software development or consulting experience

Solid Python proficiency with at least one framework (FastAPI, Flask, Django)

Working knowledge of Node.js/TypeScript

Solid grasp of REST API design, microservices, authentication, and service-to-service integration

Experience with Git workflows, CI/CD, and automated testing

Hands-on Snowflake experience (data migration, querying, app integration)

Proficiency integrating LLMs via hosted model APIs or enterprise AI platforms

Strong debugging, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in consulting environments with client-facing responsibilities

Background in enterprise data platforms or AI-driven applications

Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Certifications

None required; cloud or AI certifications (AWS, GCP, Azure, or AI/ML specialization) preferred

📌 Software Engineering Consultant (Winnipeg)
🏢 Compunnel
📍 Winnipeg