Gen AI - Python Developer - Assistant Vice President

Description

This intermediate level Assistant Vice President role is for a Gen AI Python Developer who works with the Technology team to set up and build new or changed application systems and programs.

The job centres on analysing applications and programming them.

Responsibilities

• Carry out feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning, technology risk work, and applications and model development to build new or revised systems for business needs.
• Oversee every stage of development, from analysis and design through build, testing and rollout, and support business users on the applications.
• Apply deep applications development knowledge to complex problems, judge business and system processes against industry standards, and make sound evaluations.
• Propose and build security controls, and review how the business uses systems after launch to confirm they work as intended.
• Advise users, clients and other technology groups, recommend advanced programming approaches, and install and support customer-facing systems.
• Make sure key procedures are followed and help set operating standards and processes.
• Mentor newer or junior analysts.
• Work with limited direct supervision and use your own judgement.
• Act as the subject matter expert for senior stakeholders and team members.
• Weigh risk in business decisions with care for the firm's reputation and its clients and assets, drive compliance with laws, rules and policy, and raise and manage control issues openly.
• Design, build and maintain high quality, scalable, efficient Python code for Generative AI applications.
• Use GenAI APIs such as OpenAI and Gemini to build new features and products.
• Build and tune Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) systems so AI models give more relevant, context-aware answers.
• Develop and deploy reliable backend services with FastAPI, Flask or Django.
• Work with product managers, data scientists and engineers to set requirements and deliver solutions.
• Write thorough unit and integration tests.
• Review others' code and help raise the standard of code and practice.
• Improve application performance, scalability and security.
• Optional, if relevant: work with container orchestration services such as OpenShift and ECS to deploy and run applications.
• Optional, if relevant: experience with Lightspeed is a plus.

Requirements

• Recommended: 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on Python.
• Recommended: hands-on experience with Generative AI concepts and technologies.
• Recommended: proven experience with GenAI APIs such as OpenAI, Gemini and similar.
• Recommended: solid, practical experience implementing RAG systems.
• Recommended: expertise in at least one modern Python web framework: FastAPI, Flask or Django.
• Recommended: strong grasp of best practice, including Git, testing and CI/CD.
• Recommended: experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Recommended: strong problem-solving skills, able to work alone and in a team.
• Recommended: strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's degree or university degree, or equivalent experience.

Conditions

Full time, based in Tampa, Florida, United States.

Salary range: $96,960.00 to $145,440.00.

Other duties may be assigned as needed, as this describes the main work only.

AI is used only to match skills to roles, and people make and check every hiring decision.

Anticipated posting close date: Nov 09, 2026.

Benefits

• Discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards for eligible employees.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k).
• Life, accident and disability insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid vacation, sick leave and paid holidays.
• Availability varies by jurisdiction, job level and date of hire.