Software Engineer (AI HealthTech) - Up to £100k + Bonus + Equity - FULLY REMOTE

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

Job summary

A leading AI HealthTech company is seeking a Software Engineer to design and build advanced backend systems using Python and FastAPI. This role offers remote flexibility across the UK, opportunities to shape core architecture, and a culture that emphasizes innovation and collaboration. Ideal candidates have a strong background in software engineering, particularly in distributed systems, and a passion for AI technology. Enjoy the chance to work on meaningful projects with a world-class engineering team and competitive compensation including equity.

Benefits

Strong equity offering

Full remote working

Autonomy and trust in the workplace

Opportunities for growth and innovation

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Software Engineer building modern backend systems.
• Strong Python skills with a focus on FastAPI.
• Knowledge of system design and distributed architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design and build production-grade backend systems using Python and FastAPI.
• Develop distributed services and APIs for AI-driven platforms.
• Contribute to architecture decisions and system optimisation.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

Distributed architecture

Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)

CI/CD

System design

Job description

Job Title : Software Engineer (AI HealthTech)

Client : AI HealthTech Scale-Up – Backed by Top-Tier Investors, Led by World-Class Engineers

Salary : Up to £100k + Bonus + Equity

Location : Remote (UK-based) with an optional Holborn office

Sells : Work on cutting-edge AI systems that power healthcare innovation at scale. Full remote flexibility across the UK, total ownership of greenfield projects, modern tech stack (Python / FastAPI / Cloud), and a culture that rewards curiosity, autonomy, and clean engineering.

An AI HealthTech company is expanding its high‑calibre engineering team and looking for Software Engineers who thrive on building elegant, scalable systems from the ground up.

You’ll be joining a small, world‑class team working on distributed backend platforms, data‑driven AI tools, and core infrastructure supporting advanced medical technologies. This is a true software engineering role where you'll be designing, building, and scaling complex systems that solve real problems in healthcare.

Role

• 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, scalability planning, and system optimisation
• Implement best practices in testing, CI / CD, and performance monitoring
• Collaborate closely with product, AI, and data teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation 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, automation, and applying engineering to real-world impact

Sells

• Fully remote working across the UK, with an optional Holborn office
• Chance to shape core architecture in a high-impact HealthTech environment
• Flat, engineering-led structure with autonomy and trust
• Work on complex, meaningful technical problems that matter
• Strong equity offering and long-term growth opportunities
• Culture built around innovation, ownership, and collaboration