> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3528028-middle-backend-developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3528028-middle-backend-developer). 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). --- # Middle Backend Developer - **Company:** Ai, Inc - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, PHP (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Python (Programming Language), Large Language Models, Llamaindex, Generative AI, Agentic-AI, Cloudformation, Cloudwatch, Api Gateway, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Docker - **Published:** September 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/1f7a5a88-ac12-4a7a-8023-cfdb7992d168/middle-backend-developer-php-aws-lambda-ai ## About the Role n \n * Roughly 2-4 years of professional backend development experience. \n * Strong, practical experience with PHP in a production environment. \n * Hands-on experience with AWS Lambda or serverless architecture (and comfort with the AWS ecosystem generally). \n * Solid MySQL skills: relational data modeling, writing efficient queries, and troubleshooting performance. \n * Working knowledge of Python - enough to confidently read, support, and extend the AI agent codebase. \n * Familiarity with PostgreSQL. \n * Good understanding of REST APIs, version control (Git), automated testing, and general software best practices. \n * Genuine interest in AI/LLM-based features and a willingness to grow your skills in that area. \n * Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently on well-scoped tasks. \n, * Prior experience building or integrating AI agents / LLM-powered features (e.g. LangChain, LlamaIndex, or similar frameworks, and prompt/tooling design). \n * Experience with additional AWS services: API Gateway, SQS, S3, AuroraDB, CloudWatch, Lambda, SNS. \n * Familiarity with event-driven / message-queue architectures.