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# Backend Software Engineer - AI

- **Company:** Lorien
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), Code Review, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Performance Tuning, Software Tools, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Stored Procedures, Data Logging, Backend, Containerization, Non-relational Database, Api Design, Software Version Control, Microservices
- **Published:** August 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/pt/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-AD59B03859C19158A0/

## About the Role

* Experience developing, testing, and deploying software solutions in production environments.
 * Experience with code reviews, automated testing, and source control practices.
 * Strong capability in designing, building, and maintaining secure, scalable, and resilient Server Side services.
 * Experience with Back End programming languages and frameworks such as Java, C#, .NET, Node.js, Python, or equivalent technologies.
 * Good understanding of API design, service integration, asynchronous processing, error handling, logging, and observability.
 * Experience working with relational and/or non-relational databases, data models, stored procedures, queries, and performance tuning.
 * Experience using AI-assisted engineering tools to support software design, implementation, testing, documentation, and code review.
 * Understanding of responsible AI usage, including validation of generated outputs, protection of confidential information, and compliance with organisational governance.
 * Experience with DevOps and platform engineering practices.
 * Experience with container technology and microservice architectures.
 * Exposure to AI-assisted development practices.
 * Experience operating within regulated or security-conscious environments.

## Description

We are currently recruiting for a Backend Software Engineer with AI experience to join one of our Insurance clients on a 6-month contract.

Inside IR35

Hybrid

Responsible

 * Design, build, test, deploy, and maintain software solutions.
 * Analyse requirements and contribute to technical solution design.
 * Develop high-quality code using appropriate design patterns and engineering principles.
 * Produce unit, integration, and automated test coverage for developed solutions.
 * Participate in peer code reviews and engineering quality practices.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver business outcomes.
 * Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing activities.
 * Support troubleshooting, defect resolution, and root cause analysis.
 * Assist in improving development processes, tooling, automation, and delivery practices.
 * Contribute to technical discussions regarding architecture, scalability, performance, and security.
 * Support implementation and adoption of DevOps and CI/CD practices.
 * Identify opportunities for innovation, optimisation, and automation.
 * Support operational resilience and production support activities where required.


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