Salary: £80,000 - £120,000
Location: London Bridge
Work: On-Site
Company Description
Qoves is on track to become the next consumer tech unicorn. With over 2.5 million followers across our platforms, we have built one of the largest global communities around beauty, aesthetics and AI. In only a short time, we have become one of the fastest growing consumer tech companies in the world, pioneering AI-driven facial analysis that is transforming the way people understand and improve their looks.
Our products range from consumer facial analysis reports to partnerships with leading clinics and global brands. We are scaling quickly, expanding our team and setting new standards in how technology and aesthetics intersect. This is your opportunity to join a company that is not just growing but reshaping an entire industry.
Role Description
We’re looking for a talented Backend Engineer to join our team full-time in London. You’ll be building the backbone of our AI platform, owning key infrastructure decisions, and helping us scale new features across a rapidly growing user base. Expect a fast-paced, high-autonomy role where your work directly impacts the future of the product.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and implement new backend endpoints and services using Python and FastAPI building on the existing codebase
* Build and maintain scalable REST APIs, integrating PostgreSQL for robust data management
* Lead the development of AI/LLM-powered features, leveraging tools like Langchain and other AI frameworks
* Write clean, testable, and well-documented code, deploying via Docker in a CI/CD pipeline
* Manage and collaborate on code via GitHub, driving code quality and team standards
* Utilize Supabase (or similar BaaS platforms) for authentication, real-time updates, and storage
* Drive performance, security, and scalability best practices as we scale rapidly in the next 6–12 months
* Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Frontend teams to deliver seamless and intuitive user experiences
* Own key architectural decisions while mentoring engineers and elevating backend engineering standards
* Build data-driven services and pipelines to bolster the customer experience
* Take responsibility for production level management and deployments, working in a team of 4.
Qualifications
* 3 Years of professional programming experience.
* Strong proficiency in Python, with a proven track record of backend development
* Deep experience with FastAPI, RESTful API design, and PostgreSQL
* Hands-on experience developing scalable systems and backend architectures
* Familiarity with Langchain, AI, or LLM tooling is a strong plus
* Proficiency with Docker, GitHub, and modern deployment workflows
* Experience working with Supabase, Firebase, or similar platforms for quick prototyping ideas.
* Background in AI, NLP, or machine learning is a bonus
* Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments with a high degree of ownership and autonomy