Python Engineer

We're working with a global healthcare and AI research organisation that's pioneering the use of advanced Machine Learning to accelerate the discovery and delivery of life-changing treatments. Their vision is to enable faster, personalised therapies that improve patient outcomes worldwide - and they're seeking a Backend Software Engineer to help bring that mission to life.

The Role

You'll be joining a multidisciplinary AI/ML team responsible for developing the infrastructure and software that powers cutting-edge research and intelligent applications. The role focuses on backend development in Python, integrating AI components with data, compute, and frontend systems to create scalable, high-performance solutions.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Designing and implementing backend services for Python-based web applications (e.g., FastAPI).
• Integrating AI and ML components into production systems and APIs.
• Writing high-quality, well-tested, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Developing and monitoring metrics to improve system reliability and performance.
• Collaborating closely with frontend engineers, data engineers, and ML specialists to build end-to-end pipelines.
• Participating in agile ceremonies and code reviews to uphold quality and delivery standards.

• Strong Python backend development experience (FastAPI or similar frameworks)
• Cloud-native deployment experience (preferably Google Cloud and Cloud Run)
• Unit testing experience (pytest or similar frameworks)
• Familiarity with agile development and CI/CD processes
• Strong understanding of Git/GitHub workflows and DevOps tooling

Nice to have:

• Experience with Docker or multi-container application architecture
• Familiarity with AI/ML technologies such as LLMs, NLP, LangGraph, PydanticAI, or AutoGen
• Experience with biological or scientific datasets (genomics, proteomics, etc.)
• Exposure to frontend development (React preferred)
• Experience benchmarking and improving AI/ML models or agent-based systems

What You'll Bring

• A track record of delivering clean, production-grade backend systems
• A collaborative and proactive approach to working in cross-functional teams
• Passion for innovation and applying technology to advance scientific discovery
• A growth mindset with a focus on continuous learning and improvement