Senior Backend Engineer — AI for Frontline Services (Remote)

Propel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week (paid for 5)

Remote-first flexibility

Work with a mission-driven team

Job summary

A forward-thinking tech company in London is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their mission-driven team. This remote-first role focuses on building core backend systems that transform frontline public services using AI. With a commitment to code quality and social impact, the ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience with backend services, expertise in Python/Flask, and hands-on AWS experience. The company offers a 4-day work week (paid for 5) and a chance to work on meaningful projects that improve lives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional engineering experience in backend services/APIs for enterprise-grade applications.
• Experience with async patterns preferred.
• Passionate and driven to improve lives through technology.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale core backend systems, APIs, data pipelines, and integrations.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver tools for frontline workers.
• Write maintainable, tested, and secure code.
• Make technical decisions and shape architecture as the product grows.

Skills

Building backend services/APIs

Expertise in Python/Flask

Hands-on experience with AWS

Interest in AI systems/LLMs

Job description

A forward-thinking tech company in London is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their mission-driven team. This remote-first role focuses on building core backend systems that transform frontline public services using AI. With a commitment to code quality and social impact, the ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience with backend services, expertise in Python/Flask, and hands-on AWS experience. The company offers a 4-day work week (paid for 5) and a chance to work on meaningful projects that improve lives.