Python Software Engineer in Chicago Illinois United StatesJoin our Talent Network ERROR Invalid launcher labelkey Skip to main contentMenuJobsSearch JobsSaved JobsTalent NetworksExecutive TalentExperienced TalentEarly Career Talent Categories Consulting Services Corporate Services About UsWork Well. Live Well.LocationsEarly CareersExperiencedA&M Employee PortalLoading jobBack to Search ResultsPrevious OpportunityNext OpportunityPython Software Engineer Location Chicago IL United States Date Posted Jan 22 2026 Shareshare to e-mailApply NowSave JobSavedDescription Python Software EngineerAbout Alvarez & MarsalAlvarez & Marsal A&M is a global consulting firm with over 10000 entrepreneurial action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work-guided by A&Ms core values of Integrity Quality Objectivity Fun Personal Reward and Inclusive Diversity-are why our people love working at A&M.The TeamAs a Python Engineer you will design and develop robust cloud-native systems that power intelligent automation and decision-making. You will be a hands-on problem solver-building APIs Azure Functions and event-driven services that form the backbone of scalable AI-ready enterprise applications.How you will contributeWrite clean maintainable and testable codein Python C or TypeScript.Integrate with databasesSQL NoSQL or cloud-native data stores and design effective data access patterns.Implement event-driven architecturesleveraging Azure Event Grid Durable Functions and API Management.Rapidly prototype and experimentwith new SDKs APIs and frameworks to support AI-driven and agentic workflows.Develop monitoring observability and diagnostic toolsto ensure reliability and performance.Apply software engineering best practices including automated testing CICD and cloud cost optimization.Collaborate with peers through code reviews technical design discussions and mentorship.Qualifications7-10 yearsof professional software development experience in backend or full-stack engineering.Proven ability as a hands-on problem solverwho can translate complex requirements into reliable maintainable solutions.Proficiency in Python with strong knowledge of object-oriented and functional programming principles.Hands-on experience developing and deploying Azure Functions APIs and event-driven systems.Experience integrating with databasesand designing data interaction layers for performance and scalability.Solid understanding of microservices serverless architectures and distributed systems.Familiarity with Azure SDKs Azure Cognitive Services and cloud security best practices.Strong communication and collaboration skills thrives in agile iterative development environments.Practical exposure to AIML technologies including LLMs RAG and orchestration tools like LangChain AutoGen or Semantic Kernel.At Alvarez & Marsal youll be part of a team that applies cutting-edge cloud and AI engineering to transform how enterprises operate. Youll collaborate across disciplines to design intelligent systems that deliver measurable impact-combining technical rigor creative problem solving and strategic execution to build the next generation of digital platforms.Your journey at A&MWe recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each persons unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning rewards your contributions and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities you can acquire new skills and advance your career.We prioritize your well-being providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities our unique entrepreneurial culture and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans flexible spending and savings accounts life AD&D and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401k retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401k retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation personal days seventy-two 72 hours of sick time prorated for part time employees ten federal holidays one floating holiday and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&Ms benefits programs.The hourly rate is 70-90 per hour.Must be authorized to work in the US without the need for employment-based sponsorship now or in the future. A&M will not sponsor applicants for US work visa status for this role.Inclusive DiversityA&Ms entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work-guided by A&Ms core values of Integrity Quality Objectivity Fun Personal Reward and Inclusive Diversity-are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity and we foster inclusiveness encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit develop employees conduct business support clients and partner with vendors. 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