Backend Python Engineer - AI Platform

DigiLab Solutions Ltd; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BUPA private health care (via salary-s

Company Cashplan

Cycle to work

Referral Program

Regular social events

Job summary

digiLab is seeking a Software Engineer (Backend) to join our on-site Exeter or Bristol teams. You will focus on Python backend development for The Uncertainty Engine, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, build, and secure scalable software. You will work with MongoDB, CI/CD, REST APIs, and modern ML tooling.

The role emphasizes SOLID practices, test-driven development, and agile workflows in a fast-paced startup environment. Some front-end support may be required.

Qualifications

• Industry experience in software development.
• Deep understanding of Python.
• Degree-level qualification in computer science or a related field.
• Professional experience with collaborative software development.
• Familiarity with Linux, bash, and the command line.
• Experience with modern statistical machine learning and AI, including Numpy, Scipy, and Pandas.
• Ability to write logical, consistent, self-explanatory code.
• Understanding of software design patterns, SOLID and DRY principles.
• Experience with Git/GitHub and best practices.
• Knowledge of automated testing (smoke, unit, performance, end-to-end).
• Experience with Docker and containerisation.
• Experience with agile teams, preferably Scrum.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions.
• Utilise Python, MongoDB and related tech to build scalable, secure systems.
• Apply security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Foster a collaborative, learning-oriented team environment.
• Implement software design patterns and SOLID/DRY principles.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated tests.
• Provide technical support and participate in incident investigations.
• Ensure adherence to RESTful API design principles.
• Some frontend support may be required.
• Adopt AI tools to assist and accelerate work.

Skills

Python

MongoDB

REST APIs

CI/CD

Git/GitHub

Linux

ML basics

SOFTWARE DESIGN

Agile / Scrum

Docker

Unit testing

Education

Degree in CS or related field

Tools

Docker

GitHub

MongoDB

Job description

digiLab is seeking a Software Engineer (Backend) to join our on-site Exeter or Bristol teams. You will focus on Python backend development for The Uncertainty Engine, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, build, and secure scalable software. You will work with MongoDB, CI/CD, REST APIs, and modern ML tooling.

The role emphasizes SOLID practices, test-driven development, and agile workflows in a fast-paced startup environment. Some front-end support may be required.