Python Developer Backend - remote

Initialize Ltd
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate

Job location

Remote
Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence
Automation of Tests
Unit Testing
Azure
Cloud Engineering
Continuous Integration
Distributed Systems
Github
Python
Microsoft Visual Studio
Search Technologies
GitHub Copilot
Backend
Build Management
AI Platforms
Kubernetes
Cosmos DB
Azure
Api Design
Docker

Job description

  • Code back end solutions confidently in Python, design and implement scalable architecture using cloud-native tools.
  • Build and deploy AI-first features using Azure AI Foundry, Docker and AKS.
  • Use Visual Studio Code (ideally with GitHub Copilot or similar AI coding assistants)
  • Collaborate in a tight feedback loop: branch, commit, pull, test, ship - all through Github.
  • Write unit tests and ship quality code, not just quick fixes.
  • Participate in sprints and daily stand-ups

Why join

  • An excellent opportunity to join an incredible team, organisation - work lean, iterate fast, and learn quickly - perfect role for a Python Back-end Developer with an Agile mindset who is curious, flexible, collaborative, unafraid to try new things and help design and build their AI platform.

Requirements

  • 2+ years solid commercial Python coding experience (backend, API development would be great).
  • Good understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, and scalable distributed systems.
  • An Agile mindset and Experience working in agile teams, using Github for CI/CD, branching, pull requests, and automated testing.

Nice to have:

  • Comfortable with VS Code, ideally with AI coding tools like Copilot or VS Code agents.
  • Understanding/experience of cloud-native patterns, and scalable architecture.
  • Experience with Azure's native AI stack (AI Foundry, AI Search, Cosmos DB, AKS).
  • Interest in experimenting with new AI frameworks and tools.

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