Python Back-end Developer

Initialize
Wc1V6Ae, WC1V 6AE, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
£40,000 – £60,000 pa

Salary

£40,000 – £60,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Remote
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
14 May 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Backend Python Developer (AI) - Remote - UK - excellent opportunity to join this innovative and fast-growing AI tech. organisation!

Skills/experience

  • 2+ years solid commercialPython coding experience (backend, API development would be great).
  • Good understanding ofDocker, and scalable distributed systems.
  • An Agile mindset and Experience working in agile teams, usingGithub for CI/CD, branching, pull requests, and automated testing.

Nice to have:

  • Kubernetes
  • Comfortable withVS Code, ideally with AI coding tools like Copilot or VS Code agents.
  • Understanding/experience of cloud-native patterns, and scalable architecture.
  • Experience with Azure’s native AI stack (AI Foundry, AI Search,Cosmos DB,AKS).
  • Interest in experimenting with new AI frameworks and tools.

Role

  • Code back end solutions confidently inPython,design and implement scalable architecture using cloud-native tools.
  • Build and deploy AI-first features usingAzure AI Foundry, Docker and AKS.
  • UseVisual Studio Code (ideally with GitHub Copilot or similar AI coding assistants)
  • Collaborate in a tight feedback loop:branch, commit, pull, test, ship — all throughGithub.
  • Write unit tests and ship quality code, not just quick fixes.
  • Participate in sprints and daily stand-ups

Why join

  • An excellent opportunity to join an incredible team, organisation - work lean, iterate fast, and learn quickly - perfect role for a Python Back-end Developer with an Agile mindset who is curious, flexible, collaborative, unafraid to try new things and help design and build their AI platform.

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