AI-Driven Backend Engineer: Python, Cloud & Security

Test of Things; Oulu; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Test of Things is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to develop Python-based microservices, APIs, and data pipelines for an IoT cybersecurity SaaS platform. You will work on secure coding practices, AI-driven compliance, and cloud-native development in a hybrid Oulu-based team.

Key focus areas include API design, MCP development, and integration of AI features, with emphasis on scalability, reliability, and security across the stack in a Google Cloud environment.

Qualifications

• Experience building scalable backend services and APIs with Python.
• Cloud platforms familiarity, preferably Google Cloud, plus containerization and CI/CD concepts.
• Microservices architecture experience.
• Relational and/or NoSQL databases experience, e.g., PostgreSQL.
• Strong understanding of application security: authentication/authorization.
• Experience with cybersecurity standards (CRA, GDPR, IEC 62443, ISO 27000) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end feature development for Python microservices powering core app logic and data pipelines.
• API and MCP development for internal/external integrations and front-end communication.
• Support frontend developers and debugging tasks as needed.

Skills

Backend

Cloud

Microservices

Database

Security

Cybersecurity standards

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

Docker

CI/CD

PostgreSQL

OAuth/JWT

Job description

Test of Things is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to develop Python-based microservices, APIs, and data pipelines for an IoT cybersecurity SaaS platform. You will work on secure coding practices, AI-driven compliance, and cloud-native development in a hybrid Oulu-based team.

Key focus areas include API design, MCP development, and integration of AI features, with emphasis on scalability, reliability, and security across the stack in a Google Cloud environment.