Python Back-end Developer, Initialize

Back-end Python Developer (AI)

Company: Innovative AI Tech Organisation

Location: Remote - UK

About the Role

Join an innovative and fast-growing AI organization as a Back-end Python Developer. This role offers an excellent opportunity to code back-end solutions confidently in Python, design and implement scalable architecture using cloud-native tools, and build AI-first features using Azure AI Foundry, Docker, and AKS. You will work within a collaborative, agile team using GitHub for CI/CD and write quality, tested code. This is a perfect role for a curious, flexible, and collaborative Python developer with an Agile mindset who wants to help design and build an AI platform.

Responsibilities

• Develop back-end solutions using Python.
• Design and implement scalable architecture with cloud-native tools.
• Build and deploy AI-first features using Azure AI Foundry, Docker, and AKS.
• Utilize Visual Studio Code, ideally with GitHub Copilot or similar AI coding assistants.
• Collaborate within a tight feedback loop using GitHub for branching, committing, pulling, testing, and shipping.
• Write unit tests and ship quality code.
• Participate in sprints and daily stand-ups.

Skills and Experience

• Python: 2+ years of solid commercial Python coding experience (Back End, API development preferred).
• Docker: Good understanding of Docker.
• Agile: Agile mindset and experience working in agile teams.
• CI/CD: Experience using GitHub for CI/CD, branching, pull requests, and automated testing.

Nice to Have

• Kubernetes experience.
• Comfortable with VS Code, ideally with AI coding tools like Copilot or VS Code agents.
• Understanding/experience of cloud-native patterns and scalable architecture.
• Experience with Azure's native AI stack (AI Foundry, AI Search, Cosmos DB, AKS).
• Interest in experimenting with new AI frameworks and tools.