Associate Backend Software Engineer (Python)

Anaplan Inc; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Anaplan Inc in Manchester is seeking a Software Engineer to build and maintain backend services and APIs across the Predictive Intelligence stack. This role requires proficiency in Python and experience with relational databases. The ideal candidate will collaborate with data scientists and contribute to predictive analytics.

With a focus on inclusivity, Anaplan is committed to fostering a diverse work environment. We encourage all candidates, regardless of background or identity, to apply and bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Qualifications

• Proven commercial software engineering experience building backend services.
• Solid proficiency in Python, with experience writing tested production code.
• Experience with relational databases and familiarity with data warehousing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend services and APIs across the Predictive Intelligence stack.
• Contribute to forecasting and data processing services.
• Integrate models into production services and support pipelines.

Skills

Python

Software engineering

SQL

Cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Version control (Git)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Data orchestration tools (e.g., Prefect, Airflow)

MLOps tooling (e.g., MLflow)

Job description

Your Impact

• Build and maintain backend services, APIs, and data processing components across the Predictive Intelligence stack.
• Contribute to the forecasting, scoring, and data processing services that deliver predictive insights, with attention to performance, reliability, and code quality.
• Write clean, well‑tested, maintainable Python and follow established engineering best practices.
• Work with data scientists and ML engineers to integrate models into production services and support the pipelines around them.
• Participate in code reviews and design discussions, and incorporate feedback to grow as an engineer.
• Take part in on‑call rotations as you ramp, and help monitor, diagnose, and resolve issues across services and pipelines.
• Collaborate across the team to deliver well‑scoped features end to end.

Your Qualifications

• Proven commercial professional software engineering experience building backend services.
• Solid proficiency in Python, with experience writing well‑structured, tested production code.
• Experience with relational databases and SQL (e.g., Postgres); familiarity with data warehousing technologies such as Snowflake is a plus.
• Exposure to containerized services and at least one major cloud (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Basic understanding of how ML and AI systems run in production and the data pipelines that support them.
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and collaborative development practices.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of well‑scoped systems and deliver against requirements with some ambiguity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with data orchestration tools (e.g., Prefect, Airflow, dbt).
• Familiarity with MLOps tooling such as MLflow, or experience supporting ML workloads in production.
• Exposure to LLM or agentic application patterns and AI service integration.
• Background in forecasting, demand planning, or retail/supply chain domains.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)

We believe attracting and retaining the best talent and fostering an inclusive culture strengthens our business. DEIB improves our workforce, enhances trust with our partners and customers, and drives business success. Build your career in a place where diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging aren’t just words on paper – this is what drives our innovation, it’s how we connect, and it contributes to what makes us a market leader. We believe in a hiring and working environment where all people are respected and valued, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique. We hire you for who you are, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day!

Disability Accommodation Statement

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive equitable benefits and all privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.