AI Native Software Engineer (Background core Python)

WHO WE ARE

BUILDING THE AI-FIRST FRONTIER ENTERPRISE.

We are a global technology consultancy with a trademarked, AI-first approach—Gen-e2™. It redefines how enterprises build digital products and transform their organizations with AI. We do the right thing, and we do it right. We're proud to be a World Economic Forum New Champion, and a B Corp-certified company.

- We are small enough to care locally, big enough to deliver globally (10 countries, 450+ experts from 50+ nationalities) - We are becoming an agentic organization, adopting the AI-native operating model we bring to our clients. - We are robust and resilient (100% independent, 0 debt, founded 2009) - We are AI-native professionals who invest in what we believe and work as a collective intelligence - We are positive, courageous and deliver at the leading edge.

YOUR ROLE

As a Senior Backend Developer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and evolving robust, scalable, and secure backend services using Python. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions, drive technical excellence, and contribute to architectural decisions that support long-term business and client needs.

- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Python FastAPI. - Lead the design of backend architectures and contribute to technical decisions that ensure performance, maintainability, and scalability. - Collaborate with frontend developers, product teams, and other stakeholders to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic. - Optimize applications for maximum speed, reliability, and scalability while ensuring security and data protection best practices. - Review code, enforce engineering standards, and mentor other developers to promote high-quality, maintainable code. - Identify system bottlenecks, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive performance and reliability improvements. - Participate in and influence the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, solution design, development, testing, deployment, and production support. - Promote best practices in API design, testing, observability, and CI/CD automation. - Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and backend engineering practices, and proactively recommend improvements where relevant.

WHO YOU ARE

- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in backend development, with strong expertise in Python and solid hands-on experience with FastAPI. - Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles, microservices architecture, and distributed systems concepts. - Proven experience designing scalable and maintainable backend systems in production environments. - Proficient in SQL and/or NoSQL database design, optimization, and performance tuning. - Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing strategies, and modern DevOps practices. - Solid understanding of application security, authentication/authorization mechanisms, and secure coding practices. - Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical challenges and propose pragmatic solutions. - Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional, collaborative environments and to guide technical discussions. - Experience mentoring junior or mid-level developers and contributing to team growth is highly valued.