Hybrid AI Backend Engineer — Microservices & APIs

Vertus Partners; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertus Partners in Manchester is seeking Backend Engineers with Java, Python or Node.js experience to join a bank's AI project. You will design and build scalable backend services, focusing on APIs, microservices and event-driven patterns.

You will work across the full lifecycle from architecture through implementation, collaborating with AI Engineers, Data Scientists and Security teams to deliver reliable, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in Java, Python, or Node.js.
• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with AI agent orchestration platforms and container tech.

Responsibilities

• Own backend design, architecture and scalable service development.
• Collaborate with AI Engineers, Data Scientists and Security teams.

Skills

Java

Python

Node.js

Tools

Kubernetes

Container Technologies

AI Agent Orchestration Platforms

Job description

Vertus Partners in Manchester is seeking Backend Engineers with Java, Python or Node.js experience to join a bank's AI project. You will design and build scalable backend services, focusing on APIs, microservices and event-driven patterns.

You will work across the full lifecycle from architecture through implementation, collaborating with AI Engineers, Data Scientists and Security teams to deliver reliable, scalable solutions.