Backend Engineer – AI-Driven SaaS for Critical Industries

Cogna; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm based in London is seeking a backend engineer to implement and deliver backend services for their AI-powered SaaS applications. The role involves building core features, designing data workflows, and integrating complex systems. Ideal candidates should be proficient in Python and API integrations, with a keen interest in utilizing AI for development. The position includes competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and extensive benefits such as annual leave and private healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary and share option plan

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Excellent pension scheme, fixed at 7.5%

Private healthcare, including family cover

Flexible hybrid working with 2 days in office

Access to gym and fitness classes

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Python and API integrations.
• Familiarity with data workflows and orchestration tools.
• Interest in utilizing AI tools for coding improvements.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage core backend features and API integrations.
• Design data pipelines and workflows using advanced tools.
• Validate and ensure production standards for generated code.
• Integrate capabilities into reliable production systems.
• Collaborate with teams to rapidly deliver customer value.

Skills

Python backend/API experience

SQL and data modelling skills

Familiarity with agentic AI coding tools

Proven integrations experience with APIs

Workflow orchestration experience

Familiarity with CI/CD and Docker

Interest in AI

Tools

FastAPI

Dagster

Temporal

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

A leading technology firm based in London is seeking a backend engineer to implement and deliver backend services for their AI-powered SaaS applications. The role involves building core features, designing data workflows, and integrating complex systems. Ideal candidates should be proficient in Python and API integrations, with a keen interest in utilizing AI for development. The position includes competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and extensive benefits such as annual leave and private healthcare.