Remote UK Senior Backend Engineer for AI-Driven Systems

TalentCo; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentCo in the United Kingdom is seeking Senior Backend Engineers for a fast-growing AI startup. This fully-remote role within the UK focuses on building scalable backend systems powering real-time AI-driven workflows.

You will collaborate with AI researchers, ML engineers, and product teams to deploy enterprise-grade solutions using Node.js, TypeScript, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure).

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on experience building production applications.
• Backend focus with proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript.
• Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and scalable architectures.
• Understanding of AI-powered applications, including LLMs, chat interfaces, and agentic workflows.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-autonomy environment, solving complex problems and delivering impact.
• Strong collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams with engineers, designers, and AI researchers.

Responsibilities

• Design and build applications that power AI-driven workflows for enterprise users.
• Build scalable backend services that support real-time AI interactions, knowledge retrieval, and automation.
• Collaborate with AI researchers to integrate LLMs, RAG, and automation into production-ready applications.
• Ship robust, minimal-dependency code that performs efficiently in enterprise environments.
• Continuously iterate and refine AI-driven products, balancing user needs with technical feasibility.

Skills

Senior autonomy

Cross-functional

English communication

Tools

Node.js

TypeScript

AWS

GCP

Azure

LLMs

RAG

Job description

TalentCo in the United Kingdom is seeking Senior Backend Engineers for a fast-growing AI startup. This fully-remote role within the UK focuses on building scalable backend systems powering real-time AI-driven workflows.

You will collaborate with AI researchers, ML engineers, and product teams to deploy enterprise-grade solutions using Node.js, TypeScript, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure).