> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1501456-backend-engineer-ai-ml-platforms](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1501456-backend-engineer-ai-ml-platforms). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Backend Engineer - AI/ML Platforms - **Company:** Lorien - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Big Data, Code Review, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Github, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Software Maintenance, Software Engineering, Web Services, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, ReactJS, Large Language Models, Generative AI, Git, Fastapi, Vue.js, Build Management, Pytest, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Terraform, Data Pipelines, Docker - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://computerjobs.com/us/en/mob/job/704DD2894C1AC75EE5 ## About the Role * Strong commercial experience developing Back End applications in Python * Experience developing APIs and web services, ideally using FastAPI * Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, ideally Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Cloud Run * Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code using Terraform * Experience writing automated tests using tools such as Pytest * Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies * Strong experience with Git, GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software engineering practices * A collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills Desirable Experience * Experience deploying and supporting AI/ML-powered applications * Knowledge of LLMs, NLP, agent-based systems, or Generative AI solutions * Experience working with Docker and containerised environments * Exposure to Front End technologies such as React or Vue * Experience working with scientific, biological, or large-scale data environments * Previous experience providing technical leadership, mentoring, or leading engineering workstreams * Strong understanding of production support, monitoring, and engineering best practices ## Description This is an opportunity to work on innovative AI-powered products, helping to design, build, and deploy modern cloud-native applications while collaborating closely with software engineers, data engineers, and machine learning specialists. Responsibilities * Design, develop, and maintain Python-based Back End applications and services * Build and deploy cloud-native infrastructure and application environments * Integrate AI/ML components with Front End applications, data pipelines, and compute platforms * Deliver high-quality, maintainable software using modern engineering best practices * Develop automated testing frameworks and comprehensive technical documentation * Monitor application and service performance, identifying opportunities for optimisation and improvement * Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering standards across the team * Collaborate with engineers and technical stakeholders to build end-to-end solutions that consume and deliver data products * Support continuous delivery and DevOps practices to ensure reliable releases ## Related Videos - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [pytest: Simple, rapid and fun testing with Python](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/213-pytest-simple-rapid-and-fun-testing-with-python) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Automagic Configuration in Python](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/363-automagic-configuration-in-python) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [What Are Large Language Models?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/304-what-are-large-language-models) - [MLOps And AI Driven Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/82-mlops-and-ai-driven-development) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer)