Junior Backend Engineer: AI-Driven SaaS for Critical Industries

Cogna; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and share option plan

25 days annual leave

Excellent pension scheme

Private healthcare

Flexible hybrid working

Access to gym and fitness classes

Job summary

A tech company focused on critical industries is seeking a Backend Engineer to join their team. The role involves building and maintaining backend features and API integrations using Python and FastAPI. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in backend engineering, with strong knowledge of SQL and a familiarity with AI development tools. The position offers a competitive salary, share options, flexible working arrangements, and excellent benefits including a pension scheme and healthcare coverage.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Python/TypeScript or strong personal projects.
• Familiarity with agentic AI coding tools.
• Exposure to APIs (REST) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend features and API integrations.
• Adapt and extend pipelines and front-end outputs.
• Use AI-assisted development tools to improve code.

Skills

Python

SQL

APIs (REST)

CI/CD

Docker

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP)

Job description

A tech company focused on critical industries is seeking a Backend Engineer to join their team. The role involves building and maintaining backend features and API integrations using Python and FastAPI. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in backend engineering, with strong knowledge of SQL and a familiarity with AI development tools. The position offers a competitive salary, share options, flexible working arrangements, and excellent benefits including a pension scheme and healthcare coverage.