Backend Developer - Python

Backend Developer - Python

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Xact Placements Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design and build scalable backend services using Python and Azure AI.
  • Company: Fast-growing consulting business focused on AI-driven solutions.
  • Benefits: Remote work, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Collaborative environment with agile sprints and high code quality standards.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make an impact with innovative AI technology.
  • Qualifications: Experience in Python development and cloud-native architectures required.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

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 strong Backend 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

  • Design, build, and maintain backend services in Python, 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

  • Strong commercial experience in Python backend development.
  • Experience building APIs and working with cloud-native architectures.
  • Solid understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, and scalable distributed systems.
Xact Placements Ltd

Contact Details:

Xact Placements Ltd Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Backend Developer - Python

Python
Azure AI
Backend Development
API Development
Cloud-Native Architecture
Docker
Kubernetes