TalentCo are delighted to be working with a fast-growing Agentic AI startup looking to hire several high-calibre Senior Backend Engineers into their growing engineering team in the UK, having recently closed a significant seed funding round.
This hire can be based fully-remote anywhere in the UK, for this Silicon Valley headquartered startup.
You will be at the forefront of building and scaling AI-powered applications, transforming how enterprises interact with intelligent agents. You’ll focus on developing scalable back-end systems that power real-time AI-driven workflows.
This role requires strong software engineering skills, a deep understanding of backend development, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, AI-first environment. You’ll collaborate with AI engineers, AI researchers, full-stack engineers and product teams to build enterprise-grade solutions that enable seamless AI-human interactions.
- Design and build applications that power AI-driven workflows for enterprise users.
- Build scalable backend services that support real-time AI interactions, knowledge retrieval, and automation.
- Work closely with AI researchers and ML engineers to integrate LLMs, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and automation into production-ready applications.
- Ship robust, minimal-dependency code that performs efficiently in enterprise environments.
- Continuously iterate and refine AI-driven products, balancing user needs with technical feasibility.
We want to hear from you if you have:
- 6+ years of hands-on experience building production applications, having worked in high-bar engineering environments, particularly startups or scale-ups.
- A backend focus, with proficiency in modern web technologies, namely Node.js and Typescript
- Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and scalable architectures.
- Understanding of AI-powered applications, including LLMs, chat interfaces, and agentic workflows.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-autonomy environment, solving complex problems and delivering impact.
- Strong collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams with engineers, designers, and AI researchers.
What do they offer?
- Salary between £130k-180k dependent on experience
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Senior Backend Engineer (Remote UK) employer: TalentCo
As a leading player in the hospitality tech sector, our company offers an exceptional work environment in London, where innovation and collaboration thrive. We prioritise employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities, alongside a supportive culture that values diverse perspectives. With competitive salaries and a commitment to work-life balance, we ensure that our team members feel valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact.
