Senior Backend Engineer - AI HealthTech (Remote UK)

Hunter Bond; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI HealthTech company is seeking a Remote Software Engineer who is experienced in backend systems using Python and FastAPI. You'll work in a flat, engineering-led structure that rewards autonomy and innovation, tackling meaningful technical challenges in health technology. The position offers a strong equity package and promotes a culture of collaboration and ownership. Join a high-calibre team dedicated to AI systems that have a real-world impact.

Benefits

Fully remote working across the UK

Strong equity offering and long-term growth opportunities

Flat, engineering-led structure with autonomy

Qualifications

• Experience with backend systems and AI-driven platforms is essential.
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with FastAPI, Flask, or Django are crucial.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies and best engineering practices is important.

Responsibilities

• Design and build production-grade backend systems using Python and FastAPI.
• Develop distributed, high-performance services and APIs for AI-driven platforms.
• Contribute to architecture decisions and system optimisation.
• Implement best practices in testing, CI / CD, and performance monitoring.
• Collaborate with product, AI, and data teams.
• Drive continuous improvement across the engineering organisation.

Skills

4+ years of experience as a Software Engineer building modern backend systems

Strong Python skills (FastAPI preferred; Flask or Django also considered)

Knowledge of system design, data modelling, and distributed architecture

Familiarity with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerisation

Understanding of software engineering best practices — testing, CI / CD, clean code

A genuine interest in AI systems and automation

Job description

A leading AI HealthTech company is seeking a Remote Software Engineer who is experienced in backend systems using Python and FastAPI. You'll work in a flat, engineering-led structure that rewards autonomy and innovation, tackling meaningful technical challenges in health technology. The position offers a strong equity package and promotes a culture of collaboration and ownership. Join a high-calibre team dedicated to AI systems that have a real-world impact.