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Job Title: Backend Engineer – Generative AI SolutionsLocation: UK - Remote Job Overview: An innovative Generative AI(GenAI) team is seeking a skilled Backend Engineer to support thedevelopment of advanced solutions designed to meet diverse clientneeds. As a backend engineer, you will play a key role in buildingand integrating workflows for large language model (LLM)capabilities, enhancing the client adaptation process, andsupporting data ingestion and evaluation frameworks. This roleoffers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI-drivenproduct development in collaboration with a dynamic team ofengineers, data scientists, and client delivery professionals.Responsibilities: - Design, build, and implement LLM-basedworkflows and workers tailored to product use cases, includingretrieval-augmented generation (RAG) workflows. - Integratesolutions with a foundational orchestrator, ensuring adaptabilityfor various client needs. - Work closely with data engineers toexpand ingestion capabilities and establish a robust evaluationframework for LLMs. - Partner with client delivery teams to ensuresmooth adaptation and customization of tools for client projects. -Participate actively in cross-functional problem-solving sessionsto drive collaborative innovation and product improvements.Qualifications: - Core Tech Stack: Proficiency in Python, ØMQ, andNext.js. - Professional Experience: 3+ years of hands-onengineering experience, with a demonstrated ability to buildreliable, scalable backend applications. - Technical Skills: -Strong experience with asynchronous programming in Python. - Solidunderstanding of PostgreSQL, including PL/SQL. - Familiarity withLangchain and general knowledge of large language models (LLMs) isadvantageous. - Experience with AWS or another major public cloudprovider. - Problem-Solving and Collaboration: - Entrepreneurialmindset with a knack for finding creative solutions to data contentand format challenges. - Excellent problem-solving and criticalthinking abilities. - Proven ability to work with internationalteams, demonstrating clear ownership and accountability. -Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, withan aptitude for simplifying complex ideas for diverse clients andcolleagues at all levels. - Education: Bachelor’s or Master’sdegree in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or arelated quantitative field. What We Offer: - A collaborativeenvironment that values innovation, creativity, and adaptability. -The opportunity to work on groundbreaking AI and machine learningprojects with global impact. - A dynamic, self-led organizationalculture focused on continuous learning and development. If you arepassionate about cutting-edge AI technologies and have theexpertise to build scalable backend solutions, we would love tohear from you. Apply today to join our forward-thinking team indelivering next-generation AI solutions.

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