Senior Backend Engineer

Data Idols
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 140K

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

API
Artificial Intelligence
Automation of Tests
Cloud Computing
Continuous Integration
Relational Databases
Python
PostgreSQL
Machine Learning
Data Processing
Delivery Pipeline
Backend
GIT
Kubernetes
REST
Docker
Microservices

Job description

  • Design and evolve backend services that support large-scale data processing and AI model deployment
  • Ensure reliable delivery of complex AI functionality under load
  • Meet strict security and compliance expectations
  • Collaborate with machine learning engineers, product managers, and infrastructure specialists
  • Influence architectural decisions and guide technical standards
  • Shape backend engineering practices as the platform scales

Technologies:

  • AI
  • API
  • Backend
  • CI/CD
  • Cloud
  • Docker
  • Git
  • Support
  • Kubernetes
  • Machine Learning
  • PostgreSQL
  • Python
  • Security
  • microservices

Requirements

  • Strong expertise in Python and modern backend frameworks
  • Deep knowledge of relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL
  • Strong understanding of RESTful API design and microservices patterns
  • Experience working with cloud platforms and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and Git-based workflows

Benefits & conditions

We are a rapidly scaling software company located in London, seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our team. Our product sits at the intersection of AI systems and complex data workflows, providing enterprise-grade reliability. We offer a competitive salary of £120K - £140K along with equity. In this role, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of significant backend infrastructure projects and work collaboratively with a talented team.

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