Lead Python developer (GenAI/Microservices focused) Job at Toyota Motor Sales, U
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., Plano, TX, United States
Senior Software Engineer
Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world's most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We're looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.
An important part of the Toyota family is Toyota Financial Services (TFS), the finance and insurance brand for Toyota and Lexus in North America. While TFS is a separate business entity, it is an essential part of this world-changing company- delivering on Toyota's vision to move people beyond what's possible. At TFS, you will help create best-in-class customer experience in an innovative, collaborative environment.
To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.
Toyota Financial Services seeks a motivated Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Python, AWS, and microservices to act as a hands-on tech lead. You will design, build, and support scalable microservices and APIs, leveraging FastAPI and OpenAPI standards, while leading a squad of engineers. You will collaborate closely with architects, business stakeholders, data governance teams, and data scientists to deliver AI-powered solutions, dashboards, and interactive user interfaces.
What You'll Do
Backend/API Development
GenAI & RAG Integration
AWS & Infrastructure
CI/CD, Quality, and Testing
Observability & Operations
Security & Governance
Collaboration & Delivery
What You'll Bring
Education: Bachelor's or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience: 5+ years in professional software engineering, including designing microservices and deploying containerized applications.
Python Expertise: Strong experience building backend services and RESTful APIs with Python (FastAPI) and documenting with OpenAPI/Swagger.
Cloud: Proficiency with AWS (e.g., ECS Fargate, API Gateway, Lambda, S3, CloudWatch); familiarity with GenAI platforms (AWS Bedrock or equivalents).
Infrastructure as Code: Practical experience with Terraform (and/or AWS CloudFormation).
Programming & Data: Hands-on skills in Python, SQL; exposure to Java is a plus.
Build & CI/CD: Proficiency with Git/GitHub, CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins); familiarity with build tools (Gradle/Maven) where Java is used.
Communication: Clear, concise communicator who can influence decisions with data, presentations, and visualizations.
Ways of Working: Effective collaborator in a hybrid environment; able to work independently with strong ownership and follow-through.
Added bonus if you have
Master's degree in Information Systems, Data Engineering, or Data Analytics.
Any AI practitioner certification.
Frontend/Tools: Experience creating internal tools or dashboards with Streamlit (nice to have).
Hands-on experience with AWS ECS Fargate, API Gateway, Lambda, EC2, S3, AWS Bedrock, and GenAI platforms.
What We'll Bring
A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute
Paid holidays and paid time off
Belonging at Toyota
Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members' efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.
Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.
Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world's most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We're looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.
An important part of the Toyota family is Toyota Financial Services (TFS), the finance and insurance brand for Toyota and Lexus in North America. While TFS is a separate business entity, it is an essential part of this world-changing company- delivering on Toyota's vision to move people beyond what's possible. At TFS, you will help create best-in-class customer experience in an innovative, collaborative environment.
To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.
Toyota Financial Services seeks a motivated Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Python, AWS, and microservices to act as a hands-on tech lead. You will design, build, and support scalable microservices and APIs, leveraging FastAPI and OpenAPI standards, while leading a squad of engineers. You will collaborate closely with architects, business stakeholders, data governance teams, and data scientists to deliver AI-powered solutions, dashboards, and interactive user interfaces.
What You'll Do
Backend/API Development
GenAI & RAG Integration
AWS & Infrastructure
CI/CD, Quality, and Testing
Observability & Operations
Security & Governance
Collaboration & Delivery
What You'll Bring
Education: Bachelor's or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience: 5+ years in professional software engineering, including designing microservices and deploying containerized applications.
Python Expertise: Strong experience building backend services and RESTful APIs with Python (FastAPI) and documenting with OpenAPI/Swagger.
Cloud: Proficiency with AWS (e.g., ECS Fargate, API Gateway, Lambda, S3, CloudWatch); familiarity with GenAI platforms (AWS Bedrock or equivalents).
Infrastructure as Code: Practical experience with Terraform (and/or AWS CloudFormation).
Programming & Data: Hands-on skills in Python, SQL; exposure to Java is a plus.
Build & CI/CD: Proficiency with Git/GitHub, CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins); familiarity with build tools (Gradle/Maven) where Java is used.
Communication: Clear, concise communicator who can influence decisions with data, presentations, and visualizations.
Ways of Working: Effective collaborator in a hybrid environment; able to work independently with strong ownership and follow-through.
Added bonus if you have
Master's degree in Information Systems, Data Engineering, or Data Analytics.
Any AI practitioner certification.
Frontend/Tools: Experience creating internal tools or dashboards with Streamlit (nice to have).
Hands-on experience with AWS ECS Fargate, API Gateway, Lambda, EC2, S3, AWS Bedrock, and GenAI platforms.
What We'll Bring
A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute
Paid holidays and paid time off
Belonging at Toyota
Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members' efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.
Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.