Senior Backend AI Engineer – APIs & Cloud

Blackshark; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to design and deliver backend components for digital learning products. You will partner with product teams to set objectives, define timelines, and implement scalable services with AI integration across cloud environments.

This role emphasizes autonomy, ownership, and collaboration within a fast-moving, hybrid setup. Strong Python skills, cloud expertise, and DevOps practices are essential, as is the ability to communicate effectively

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience designing and delivering backend components and APIs.
• Hands-on Python development with AI/LLM integration.

Responsibilities

• Partner with product owners to design, implement, and maintain backend components for digital products.
• Architect scalable backend services and APIs, including AI integration and deployment of microservices.
• Operationalize AI models with data science teams and ensure system reliability and scalability.
• Lead projects, advocate for backend best practices, and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Autonomous

Python

Cloud environments

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

DevOps

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/SE

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Pearson is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to design and deliver backend components for digital learning products. You will partner with product teams to set objectives, define timelines, and implement scalable services with AI integration across cloud environments.

This role emphasizes autonomy, ownership, and collaboration within a fast-moving, hybrid setup. Strong Python skills, cloud expertise, and DevOps practices are essential, as is the ability to communicate effectively