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# Back-end & Platform Engineer

- **Company:** Clockworks
- **Location:** VINKENBUURT, Netherlands
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Computing Platforms, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Relational Databases, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Django Web Framework, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, Oop Languages, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Web Applications, ReactJS, Backend, Fastapi, Vue.js, Kotlin, Containerization, AI Platforms, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Figma, Graphql, Data Management, Machine Learning Operations, Front End Software Development, Terraform, Docker
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/experienced-back-end-platform-engineer-clockworks-8383925

## About the Role

Our ideal candidate is an experienced and driven engineer who excels in building scalable back-end systems. Our ideal candidate possesses, * Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in back-end development roles.

 * Excellent programming skills in Python (or a comparable language), with in-depth knowledge of OOP principles and design patterns.
 * Demonstrable DevOps expertise with cloud infrastructure (Azure/AWS), including experience with Kubernetes and Containerization (Docker) and automation tools such as Terraform.
 * An agile mindset, a strong collaborative spirit, and the ability to complete projects independently and with ownership., * Some experience with front-end frameworks (such as React, Vue, or Angular) to provide a full-stack contribution.
 * Interest in AI model deployment strategies and experience with AI frameworks.
 * Programming skills in languages such as Kotlin, Java, or related languages.
 * You are a 'continuous learner' and enjoy staying up-to-date with the latest trends in technology.

## Description

Our proprietary AI platform is the foundation upon which we develop and deploy all our solutions. As a Back-end Engineer, you will contribute to the core of this platform, designing and building the functionalities that make our AI solutions robust and reliable, while keeping our development processes efficient.

Your mission is to engineer the back-end systems that form the backbone of our AI platform. This is a hands-on role in developing, deploying, and managing the various (cloud- and edge-based) components of the platform, with a strong focus on scalability, efficiency, and innovation., * You will be jointly responsible for designing and detailing the technical architecture of new applications within our AI platform.

 * You will build new applications from concept to realization, for example, in the areas of data management, annotation, and model training.
 * Consult with stakeholders and translate functional needs into robust and scalable technical designs.
 * Design user-friendly interfaces for AI tools, dashboards, and workflows (e.g., documenting in Figma) in collaboration with colleagues.

Backend & Development

 * Develop the core of our AI platform through robust back-end services in Python (FastAPI/Django).
 * Design and integrate scalable REST/GraphQL APIs to expose our solutions.
 * Design and manage performant relational databases (Postgres).

Cloud, DevOps & Deployment

 * Design and develop robust, scalable cloud architectures (Azure/AWS).
 * Play a crucial role in the setup and management of containerized workflows (Docker/Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
 * Actively contribute to the deployment of AI models to both cloud and edge environments, in collaboration with our AI Engineers.

Engineering Culture & Full-Stack Contribution

 * Contribute to the front-end of modern web apps (using technologies like React and TypeScript) when projects require it.
 * Work closely in a small, technically strong team.
 * Independently make decisions and initiate improvements in our code, architecture, and development processes, with a focus on operational excellence.