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 setting.

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

Strong 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

📌 Python Backend & AI Integration Consultant (Winnipeg)
🏢 Compunnel
📍 Winnipeg