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
£ 140KJob 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.