Backend Engineer

G2i Inc.; Coufouleux; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A fast-growing technology startup is seeking an AI / Backend Engineer to enhance their logistics platform. This role requires strong Python expertise and experience with AI pipelines and OCR technology. Responsibilities include developing backend systems, managing AI workflows, and collaborating with a motivated team. Candidates should have hands-on experience with LLMs and CI/CD pipelines. This is a full-time position based in a modern office in the heart of Antwerp, offering opportunities to work on impactful AI projects.

Prestations

Full support and tools to use AI effectively

Opportunity to pitch ideas and grow with the company

Modern office in a vibrant co-working community

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Python programming.
• Experience with real-time evaluation and metrics reporting.
• Able to work from the office in Antwerp four times a week.

Responsabilités

• Develop and maintain backend system in Python.
• Build and manage AI pipelines using LangGraph.
• Research and improve OCR processing pipelines.
• Work closely with a motivated team to develop the application.

Connaissances

Python

SQL (PostgreSQL)

Experience running applications in Docker containers

Hands-on experience with LLMs

Knowledge of OCR pipelines

Knowledge of setting up and running CI/CD pipelines

Fluent in English

Formation

Master's in AI or relevant engineering degree

Outils

Google Cloud Platform

Microsoft Azure

LangChain ecosystem

LangGraph

Description du poste

This is a fast-growing startup based in Antwerp, looking for an AI / Backend Engineer with at least 4 years of experience to strengthen its local team. The role involves building and scaling an AI-driven logistics platform, with a strong emphasis on practical applications of large language models (LLMs) and OCR technology.

The company operates as an automation layer between overloaded inboxes and transportation management systems (TMS). Founded by AI engineers with deep expertise in logistics, it focuses on a single key metric: reducing the time it takes for information to reach the TMS.

By automating complex supply chain workflows, the company integrates directly with existing systems. Its solutions reduce manual errors, eliminate repetitive tasks, and enable logistics teams to work faster and more efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain our backend system written in Python
• Build and manage AI pipelines using LangGraph
• Set up real-time evaluations and metrics to report accuracy to clients
• Research and improve OCR processing pipelines
• Interact with clients to understand and design new features
• Work closely with a small, motivated team to further develop our application
• Monitor and maintain our cloud setup, ensuring stable pipelines in production

What we expect

• Strong experience with Python
• Experience running applications in Docker containers
• Solid knowledge of SQL (PostgreSQL)
• Hands‑on experience with LLMs:
  • Prompt engineering
  • Function calling
  • Creating evaluation dataset
  • Multi‑modal processing (PDFs, images, …)
• Knowledge of OCR pipelines
• Knowledge of setting up and running CI/CD pipelines
• Able to work from our office based in the centre of Antwerp (4× week)
• Fluent in English

Big plus

• Experience with Google Cloud Platform and/or Microsoft Azure
• Familiarity with the LangChain ecosystem: LangChain, LangGraph, LangSmith
• A GitHub portfolio with proven projects
• A Master’s in AI or relevant engineering degree
• Affinity with the transport & logistics industry

What we offer

• Join as an early team member in a fast-growing startup
• Enjoy a modern office in the heart of Antwerp, inside a vibrant co-working community
• Work on cutting-edge AI projects with real impact in the logistics industry
• Get full support and tools to use AI effectively in your day-to-day work
• Be part of a motivated, passionate team that values collaboration
• Grow with us: take initiative, pitch your own ideas, and help shape the future of Vectrix