Job Description

Senior Backend Engineer

I am currently hiring on behalf of an innovative tech company that is pioneering the use of cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionize business decision-making. If you're a Senior Backend Software Engineer passionate about building advanced, impactful platforms, this is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing company at the forefront of AI-driven solutions.

About the Role

This role will focus on designing, implementing, and maintaining a multi-cloud, data science platform. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will be responsible for service and API design, backend Python implementation, CI/CD rollout, and ensuring quality standards across a multi-service platform. You’ll play a key role in integrating MLOps workflows with AI capabilities, delivering robust, scalable, and efficient solutions.

A Day in the Life:

Collaborating closely with product managers, team leads, and senior engineers to meet service requirements.
Designing and implementing APIs, services, and packages to enhance the platform.
Developing and enhancing CI/CD processes to maintain accountability and quality.
Working on key aspects of MLOps workflow and integrating AI features.
Aligning technical solutions with business objectives and user needs.

Job Requirements:

This position offers the opportunity to combine Cloud Native Infrastructure expertise with Python engineering, simplifying complex flows for end-users. Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Maths, Physics, or related fields, or equivalent industry experience.
3-5 years of professional experience in production-level Python cloud applications or machine learning engineering.
Strong Python skills and experience with distributed systems.
Proficiency with Cloud Native Infrastructure (GCP, Azure, AWS) and managing Kubernetes clusters.
Experience with DevOps tools such as Helm, Docker, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions).
Knowledge of MLOps, particularly on cloud environments like Vertex, Sagemaker, or Synapse, is a plus.
Familiarity with full-stack development is ideal (REST backends and SPA frontends).

Why Join?

The company offers a hybrid working setup and is dedicated to building an inclusive culture where diverse ideas and perspectives are valued. They prioritize work-life balance and offer a range of benefits, including:

Competitive salary
25 days of paid holiday plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
Share options
Referral bonus program
Cycle to work scheme
Office snacks and drinks
Access to mental health support

If you're interested in applying or learning more, feel free to reach out for additional details.

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