Job Title: Backend Developer (Python-Focused)
Location: Remote
Type: Part-Time (with potential to scale to Full-Time)
Start Date: Immediately (flexible based on candidate availability)
Salary: Market-related
About our Client
Our Client is a forward-thinking organisation focused on building innovative software solutions with AI integration at their core. They value speed creativity and scalable development that supports rapid MVP delivery and continuous iteration.
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic street-smart Backend Developer with strong Python experience and a passion for solving problems using modern AI tools and approaches. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically sharp developer eager to grow with a high-impact fast-moving team.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain backend services and APIs for the core application.
Integrate third-party services using REST and/or GraphQL.
Design efficient data models and queries for NoSQL and relational databases.
Collaborate on deploying services to AWS (Lambda API Gateway etc.).
Suggest and implement AI-based tools to accelerate development.
Bring practical innovative backend solutions to the development process.
Requirements:
Proven experience in Python development.
Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB DynamoDB).
Proficiency in relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL MySQL).
Strong understanding of API integration using REST and/or GraphQL.
Nice to Have:
Experience with and/or Java.
Familiarity with AWS services especially Lambda and API Gateway.
Exposure to Machine Learning Agentic AI or emerging technologies.
Experience with AI-powered development tools for rapid MVP delivery.
Ideal Candidate Traits:
Innovative and resourceful problem-solver.
Thrives in fast-paced evolving environments.
Proactively suggests new tools and approaches.
Technically sharp and adaptable (not necessarily senior).