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Backend Software Engineer Python AI SaaS

City of London
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Are you a backend technologist who has expertise with Python looking for an opportunity to work on complex and interesting AI based systems?

You could be progressing your career at a growing tech start-up as they expand their UK presence (already highly successful in the US); the product is an AI driven intelligent video security that can be integrated to current systems and enables things like searching for particular people and licence plates.

As a Backend Software Engineer you will be instrumental in helping the company to scale its current platform and have responsibility for large parts of the backend code base. You'll design and implement APIs, databases and data pipelines, taking ownership of delivery of features and debugging issues.

You will be the first Python hire within the business, you'll be collaborating with C++ Engineers, the Front End team and Machine Learning Engineers and can shape your role as it progresses and the company continues to grow.

Location / WFH:

You'll join a small, growing team based in Bank, London onsite five days a week, working hours between 1000 and 1800.

About you:

You are degree educated in Computer Science or similar relevant discipline from a top tier university (e.g. Oxbridge / Russel Group)
You're a skilled Software Engineer / Developer with a thorough knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals such as OOP, Data Structures, Design Patterns
You have advanced level Python coding skills
You have a good knowledge of databases such as Postgres and Redis
You have experience of working in a start-up / scaling technology company, building systems from scratch
You have experience of building and optimising APIs
You're a senior engineer with experience of leading technical projects
It would be advantageous to have experience with Edge / IoT computingWhat's in it for you:

As a Backend Software Engineer you will earn a competitive package:

Competitive salary to £130k
Equity shares
Medical, Dental and Optical insurance
Continuous career development
Opportunity to be a founding memberApply now to find out more about this Backend Software Engineer / Developer (Python AI SaaS) opportunity.

At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values

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