We are working with a growing VC-backed technology company that's revolutionising how software is built and deployed. At the forefront of AI-powered automation, creating innovative solutions - this organisation is continuing to evolve and is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer.
You'll be responsible for building and evolving backend services, integrations, and workflow logic for cutting-edge SaaS applications.
Key Focus Areas:
* Work with automation-generated code and make it production-ready
* Build robust backend services using Python APIs and data workflows
* Create seamless integrations with external systems
* Champion AI-assisted development practices across the engineering team
What You'll Do:
* Own backend features and API integrations (Python, FastAPI, gRPC, SQL)
* Adapt and extend auto-generated pipelines and front-end outputs
* Build connectors for APIs, files, and external systems
* Integrate LLM-based capabilities with robust evaluation and monitoring
* Champion AI-assisted development practices and tools
* Set up guardrails and context packs for AI-powered workflows
* Mentor team members on AI development best practices
* Help the team ship high-quality code faster using AI tools
* Work closely with cross-functional teams including Solution Strategists, Data Platform, and Support teams
* Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy
What We're Looking For:
* Strong Python backend/API development experience
* Solid SQL and data modeling capabilities
* A solid background within start-ups and able to work on multiple projects similtaneously
* Proven experience with integrations (APIs, SFTP, SharePoint, webhooks)
* Hands-on experience with workflow orchestration tools (Temporal, Dagster)
* Comfortable working with and improving generated code
* Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP)
* Understanding of modern software architecture patterns
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