Backend Software Developer (Python)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£100,000 / year
CATEGORY
Technology
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SKILLS

Python FastAPI RESTful APIs Backend Systems Scalability AI Clean Code

FULL DESCRIPTION

Backend Software Developer Role

Role: Backend Software Developer

Client: Start up / Scale Up

Compensation: £100,000 P/A + Comps

Location: London (Hybrid / Flexible working)

Overview

Are you a Python expert ready to build cutting-edge systems powering real-world AI innovation? Join one of London’s most exciting AI startups, where we’re scaling fast and solving complex problems at the intersection of technology, data, and intelligence. We’re looking for a Backend Developer who thrives in dynamic environments — someone who loves clean code, scalable architecture, and being part of a team that’s pushing boundaries.

The Role

In this role, you will design, build, and optimize high-performance backend systems that handle large volumes of real-time data. You will take ownership of projects end-to-end in a collaborative, fast-moving environment, contributing directly to system architecture decisions and helping shape the technical roadmap for the firm's AI products.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Designing, building, and optimizing high-performance backend systems in Python and FastAPI
  • Developing and maintaining backend systems that handle large volumes of real-time data
  • Writing clean, testable, and maintainable code following best practices
  • Contributing to system architecture decisions and the technical roadmap
  • Taking ownership of projects end-to-end in a collaborative, fast-moving environment

Requirements

  • Strong professional experience with Python
  • Solid experience building RESTful APIs with FastAPI (or similar frameworks like Flask/Django)
  • Passion for performance, scalability, and automation
  • Experience or interest in AI
  • A proactive mindset- someone who loves solving problems and experimenting with new tech

What’s on Offer

  • Highly competitive salary of £100,000 plus comprehensive compensation
  • The opportunity to work at the forefront of AI innovation in a high-growth startup
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements based in London
  • A creative, fast-paced environment with genuine technical ownership
  • The chance to work on cutting-edge systems that solve complex real-world problems

If you are a Backend Software Developer looking to join one of the world’s most elite teams, please apply for more information.

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