Senior Backend Engineer - AI-Driven, AWS, Remote UK

MI Select; Remote; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative AI start-up in the education sector is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to design scalable backend services. The role requires solid expertise in Python and AWS, along with experience in integrating AI/ML services. This position offers the chance to work in a high-autonomy, fast-paced environment, optimizing system performance and leading DevOps practices. Join a founding team committed to reshaping how students and teachers engage with data-driven insights.

Benefits

Cutting-edge technology exposure

High-autonomy work culture

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend development, preferably with Python.
• Strong expertise in AWS services like Lambda, ECS, and RDS.
• Experience with AI code generation tools such as Cursor or Copilot.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Python.
• Architect and optimize AWS infrastructure for reliability and cost efficiency.
• Lead DevOps automation and collaborate with frontend engineers.

Skills

Python

AWS

FastAPI

PostgreSQL

APIs

AI/ML Integration

Tools

Docker

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Job description

An innovative AI start-up in the education sector is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to design scalable backend services. The role requires solid expertise in Python and AWS, along with experience in integrating AI/ML services. This position offers the chance to work in a high-autonomy, fast-paced environment, optimizing system performance and leading DevOps practices. Join a founding team committed to reshaping how students and teachers engage with data-driven insights.