Lead Python & AI Engineer
The Source
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
Artificial Intelligence
Continuous Integration
Distributed Systems
Django
Identity and Access Management
Python
NoSQL
SQL Databases
Web Application Frameworks
Cloud Platform System
Flask
Concurrency
FastAPI
Docker
Job description
Senior Backend Python & AI Engineer London | Full-time Central London £100,000 - £140,000 + Bonus 5 Days a week in Office
Join a fast-growing AI startup tackling the global healthcare workforce crisis using cutting-edge automation. Founded by experienced leaders with strong industry traction, the team is building systems that deliver real impact at scale.
The Role Build secure, high-performance Back End systems powering AI-driven healthcare operations. You'll design infrastructure for Real Time task execution, observability, and integrations with complex systems, working closely with product and AI teams.
Key Requirements
- 5+ years in Back End or full-stack engineering
- Experience with Python frameworks (eg FastAPI, Django, Flask)
- Strong understanding of distributed systems, concurrency, and task orchestration
- Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases and authentication systems
- Familiarity with CI/CD, Docker, and cloud environments
Why Join
- Mission-driven work with real-world impact
- Early-stage role with strong ownership
- Fast-paced, high-calibre team
Requirements
- 5+ years in Back End or full-stack engineering
- Experience with Python frameworks (eg FastAPI, Django, Flask)
- Strong understanding of distributed systems, concurrency, and task orchestration
- Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases and authentication systems
- Familiarity with CI/CD, Docker, and cloud environments
