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# Python Backend Engineer with AI Agent

- **Company:** Fourth
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Databases, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Workflow Management Systems, GitHub Copilot, Database Performance, Backend, Virtual Agents, Microservices
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/08d3f0fa-789f-4669-a573-7fc31f1b89f3

## About the Role

* Strong Python and backend engineering experience.
 * Strong SQL/database skills.
 * Experience with APIs, integrations, and distributed systems.
 * Experience with backend/database performance optimization.
 * Hands-on experience with AI development/coding tools.
 * Experience with AI Agent development / Agent SDK.
 * Experience with MCP / MCP connectors.
 * Experience with Temporal or workflow orchestration is a plus.

## Description

* Develop scalable backend services and APIs using Python.
 * Build and maintain AI agents, system integrations, and MCP connectors.
 * Develop and optimize SQL queries and database operations.
 * Troubleshoot performance issues and optimize backend systems.
 * Work with distributed systems, microservices, and asynchronous processing.
 * Use AI-assisted development tools such as Codex, Claude, or GitHub Copilot.
 * Collaborate with engineering teams on scalable and reliable solutions.


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- [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock)
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