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# Backend Engineer

- **Company:** Ai-powered
- **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Engineering, Python (Programming Language), TypeScript, Rust (Programming Language), Kubernetes, Information Technology, Api Design
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-backend-engineer-pricing-platform-lemonade-2-9773323

## About the Role

* Adaptability, drive, and an efficiency mindset - we believe these matter most in human-AI collaboration
 * Deep experience with system design and architectural decision-making, not just API development
 * Strong proficiency in one of backend languages with ability to quickly pick up new ones (our stack includes TypeScript, Rust, and Python)
 * Experience building performance-optimized systems where technical choices directly impact business outcomes
 * Track record of designing complex technical systems from scratch, including interfaces and abstractions
 * Comfort working with heavy Kubernetes deployments and cloud-native architectures would be nice to have
 * Educational degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
 * Ready to work in an office environment most days of the week
 * Enthusiasm about learning and adapting to the exciting world of AI - a commitment to exploring this field is a fundamental part of our culture



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