Backend Developer - Python
Summary
Builds and maintains Python backend services, integrating AI/LLM features using Azure-native tools like AI Foundry and Cosmos DB in a cloud-native, CI/CD-driven environment.
Salary
£60,000 - 65,000 per year
Requirements
- 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 GitHub for version control, pull requests, and CI/CD workflows.
- An agile mindset and the confidence to work in a fast-paced, iterative environment.
- Exposure to Azure AI ecosystem, including AI Foundry, AI Search, Cosmos DB, and AKS.
- Experience integrating AI/LLM-based services into production systems.
- Familiarity with modern development tooling such as VS Code and AI-assisted coding tools.
Responsibilities
- 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, branching, committing, testing, and shipping 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.
Technologies
- AI
- Architect
- Azure
- Backend
- CI/CD
- Cloud
- Cosmos DB
- Docker
- GitHub
- Kubernetes
- LLM
- Python
- VS Code
More
Our client is a fast-growing consulting business building an AI-driven platform on native Microsoft Azure services. We are looking for a strong Backend Python Developer to join our team and help deliver scalable, AI-first solutions used for business automation, workflows, and intelligent agents. This is a full-time remote or hybrid opportunity in a lean, high-impact environment where speed, quality, and innovation matter. You will join a collaborative, technically strong team with minimal red tape, and we offer remote flexibility with a culture focused on delivery, ownership, and innovation.
last updated 28 week of 2026