Senior Backend Engineer - Remote UK, Python + AI Platform

LinuxRecruit; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LinuxRecruit is partnering with a technology business to hire a genuinely senior backend engineer. The role involves ownership across backend services, data pipelines and AI-driven features, with a strong emphasis on delivery and independent work.

The stack centers on Python, Azure serverless, SQL data systems, CI/CD, observability and Azure AI Foundry. This 3-month contract is fully remote within the UK, suitable for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-ownership environments.

Qualifications

• Senior backend development experience with hands-on delivery ownership.
• Strong Python expertise and ability to work across distributed systems.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and observability.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end backend design, implementation and production delivery.
• Work across services, data pipelines and AI features to ship value.
• Communicate blockers early and drive tasks to completion with minimal oversight.
• Collaborate closely with a lean team to influence platform evolution.

Skills

Python

Azure

SQL

CI/CD

Observability

Azure AI Foundry

Tools

Azure services

Job description

LinuxRecruit is partnering with a technology business to hire a genuinely senior backend engineer. The role involves ownership across backend services, data pipelines and AI-driven features, with a strong emphasis on delivery and independent work.

The stack centers on Python, Azure serverless, SQL data systems, CI/CD, observability and Azure AI Foundry. This 3-month contract is fully remote within the UK, suitable for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-ownership environments.