At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and build scalable backend services in Python for AI-driven solutions.
- Company: Fast-growing consulting business focused on innovative AI platforms.
- Benefits: Remote flexibility, collaborative culture, and opportunities for real-world impact.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with a focus on speed, quality, and innovation.
- Why this job: Join a team at the forefront of applied AI with minimal red tape.
- Qualifications: Strong Python backend development experience and knowledge of cloud-native architectures.
The predicted salary is between 62500 - 62500 £ per year.
Backend Python Developer (Azure AI)
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
The successful candidate will
- 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 Git Hub-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 in Python backend development.
- Experience building APIs and working with cloud-native architectures.
- Solid understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, and scalable distributed systems.
- Experience using Git Hub 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
