Python Developer

Xact Placements Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consulting business in the UK is seeking a talented Backend Python Developer to contribute to their AI-driven platform project. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Python backend development and familiarity with cloud-native architectures. This role offers remote flexibility and the chance to work on impactful AI solutions in a collaborative environment, driving scalability, quality, and innovation in software delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience in Python backend development.
• Experience building APIs and working with cloud-native architectures.
• Solid understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, and scalable distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend services in Python.
• Develop and deploy AI-powered features using Azure services.
• Work within tight development cycles and maintain code quality.

Skills

Python backend development

API building

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud-native architectures

GitHub and CI/CD workflows

Agile mindset

Tools

Azure AI Foundry

Azure AI Search

Cosmos DB

Docker

AKS

VS Code

Job description

Backend Python Developer (Azure AI)

Location: Remote / Hybrid
Type: Full-time

Our client is a fast-growing consulting business building an AI-driven platform on native Microsoft Azure services. They are looking for a strong Backend Python Developer to join their team and play a key role in delivering scalable, AI-first solutions used for business automation, workflows, and intelligent agents.

This is an opportunity to work in a lean, high-impact environment where speed, quality, and innovation matter.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

• Design, build, and maintain backend services in Python, writing clean, maintainable, production‑grade code.
• Develop and deploy AI‑powered features using Azure‑native services including Azure AI Foundry, Azure AI Search, Cosmos DB, Docker, and AKS.
• Architect and implement scalable, cloud‑native solutions.
• Work within tight development cycles — branch, commit, test, and ship via GitHub‑based CI/CD pipelines.
• Write comprehensive unit tests and contribute to high code quality standards.
• Collaborate within agile sprints and contribute to technical design decisions.

The Ideal Candidate

Our client is seeking someone with:

• Strong commercial experience in Python backend development.
• Experience building APIs and working with cloud‑native architectures.
• Solid understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, and scalable distributed systems.
• Experience using GitHub for version control, pull requests, and CI/CD workflows.
• An agile mindset and the confidence to work in a fast‑paced, iterative environment.

Desirable Experience

• Exposure to Azure’s AI ecosystem (AI Foundry, AI Search, Cosmos DB, AKS).
• Experience integrating AI/LLM‑based services into production systems.
• Familiarity with modern development tooling such as VS Code and AI‑assisted coding tools.

Why Apply?

• Work on a genuinely AI‑first product with real‑world commercial impact.
• Join a collaborative, technically strong team with minimal red tape.
• Remote flexibility with a culture focused on delivery, ownership, and innovation.

If you are a backend Python developer who enjoys building intelligent, scalable systems in Azure and wants to work at the forefront of applied AI, this opportunity is worth exploring.