Python Developer

Xact Placements Limited

London, United Kingdom

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£40,000 – £50,000 pa

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£40,000 – £50,000 pa

Job Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full-time
Work Location: Hybrid
Seniority: Mid
Education: Degree
Posted: 30 Apr 2026 (Today)

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£40,000 – £50,000 pa

Job Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full-time
Work Location: Hybrid
Seniority: Mid
Education: Degree
Posted: 30 Apr 2026 (Today)

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Backend Python Developer (Azure AI)

Location: Remote / Hybrid

Type: Full-time

Our client is a fast-growing consulting business building an AI-driven platform on native Microsoft Azure services. They are looking for a strongBackend Python Developer to join their team and play a key role in delivering scalable, AI-first solutions used for business automation, workflows, and intelligent agents.

This is an opportunity to work in a lean, high-impact environment where speed, quality, and innovation matter.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

Design, build, and maintain backend services inPython, writing clean, maintainable, production-grade code.
Develop and deploy AI-powered features using Azure-native services including Azure AI Foundry, Azure AI Search, Cosmos DB, Docker, and AKS.
Architect and implement scalable, cloud-native solutions.
Work within tight development cycles — branch, commit, test, and ship via GitHub-based CI/CD pipelines.
Write comprehensive unit tests and contribute to high code quality standards.
Collaborate within agile sprints and contribute to technical design decisions.

The Ideal Candidate

Our client is seeking someone with:

Strong commercial experience inPython backend development.
Experience building APIs and working with cloud-native architectures.
Solid understanding ofDocker, Kubernetes, and scalable distributed systems.
Experience using GitHub for version control, pull requests, and CI/CD workflows.
An agile mindset and the confidence to work in a fast-paced, iterative environment.

Desirable Experience

Exposure to Azure’s AI ecosystem (AI Foundry, AI Search, Cosmos DB, AKS).
Experience integrating AI/LLM-based services into production systems.
Familiarity with modern development tooling such as VS Code and AI-assisted coding tools.

Why Apply?

Work on a genuinely AI-first product with real-world commercial impact.
Join a collaborative, technically strong team with minimal red tape.
Remote flexibility with a culture focused on delivery, ownership, and innovation.

If you are a backend Python developer who enjoys building intelligent, scalable systems in Azure and wants to work at the forefront of applied AI, this opportunity is worth exploring.

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