AI Backend Python Engineer (Software Engineer II)

Pfizer; À distance; EUR 50 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading global pharmaceuticals company is seeking an AI Backend Python Engineer to develop and maintain backend systems for generative AI applications. The role requires experience in Python, AWS, and a good understanding of LLMs and modern AI frameworks. You will implement scalable features, collaborate with teams, and ensure high-performance backend services. This position offers remote work, and the ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of relevant experience in production environments.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python for backend development.
• Understanding of generative AI concepts and frameworks.

Responsabilités

• Implement Python-based backend services for AI workloads.
• Develop APIs and microservices for model serving.
• Build AWS-based infrastructure components for AI workloads.

Connaissances

Python programming

Understanding of LLMs

Problem-solving skills

AWS services

API design

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Outils

AWS (Lambda, EKS)

FastAPI

Docker

Git

Description du poste

The AI Backend Python Engineer (SE II) will develop and maintain backend systems that power generative AI applications and large language model (LLM) integrations. This role focuses on implementing features for scalable, secure, and high-performance services using Python and AWS cloud infrastructure, with guidance from senior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement Python-based backend services (on FastAPI) for AI workloads, including LLM integration and generative AI pipelines
• Develop APIs and microservices for model serving and inference with guidance from senior team members
• Build and maintain AWS-based infrastructure components for AI workloads (e.g., Lambda, EKS)
• Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code following established patterns and best practices
• Integrate LLMs and generative AI models into production systems using frameworks like LangChain, Langfuse, and litellm
• Implement monitoring, logging, and observability features for assigned backend services
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing
• Debug and resolve production issues with support from senior engineers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver features

Basic Qualifications

• 2-4 years of professional software engineering experience or equivalent
• Strong proficiency in Python for backend development in production environments
• Understanding of LLMs, generative AI concepts, and modern AI frameworks (e.g., litellm, LangChain)
• Experience with AWS services (Lambda, API Gateway, EKS)
• Knowledge of RESTful API design and microservices architecture
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and version control (Git)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience building APIs for AI / ML workloads in production
• Experience with FastAPI or similar Python web frameworks
• Familiarity with Langfuse for LLM observability
• Knowledge of CI / CD practices and automated testing
• Understanding of database systems (SQL and NoSQL)
• Experience with event-driven architectures
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Work location assignment : Remote

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

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