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# Backend Software Engineer - Python

- **Company:** Intellectual Capital Resources Limited
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Cloud Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Database Queries, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Performance Tuning, Redis, SQLAlchemy, Data Streaming, Backend, Fastapi, Real Time Data, Celery
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2933570244-2

## About the Role

Experience with distributed systems tools (e.g. Redis, Celery)
Any experience with ML inference - GCP, Modal would be useful
Background working with streaming data or IoT/edge environments
Previous experience in fast-paced or startup-style settings
Understanding of performance optimisation in large-scale architectures
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, testing, and deploying production systems
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
If you're excited by the idea of working on cutting-edge platforms that integrate ML, Computer vision, data, AI, and real-world systems, this could be the role for you.

## Description

A fantastic opportunity has opened for an experienced Backend Engineer to join an innovative technology company in London developing the next generation of intelligent software platforms.
This Python focused Software Engineer role offers the chance to work on complex, large-scale systems that connect real-world devices with modern cloud and data infrastructure.
You'll be designing and scaling backend architectures that handle huge volumes of real-time data across diverse environments. From building robust APIs to optimising database queries and improving system performance, you'll play a central role in delivering software that supports mission-critical operations.
What's required for this position?
In-depth backend engineering skills and experience writing clean, high-performance code
Expertise with Python (FastAPI)
Pydantic
Postgres
SQLAlchemy


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