Backend Engineer (AI Focus)

AI is moving fast. Most teams know its powerful but very few know how to actually use it effectively.

Were looking for someone who can build real systems with AI not just use tools.

This role is for developers who enjoy solving problems building backend logic and using AI as a multiplier not a dependency.

Location: Fully Remote

Your Mission: Day to Day Responsibilities

Youll work on building AI-powered systems that solve real business problems combining code APIs and AI tools to create reliable scalable solutions.

• Build and deploy AI-powered workflows and backend systems

• Design solutions that combine APIs scripts and AI agents

• Work with internal teams to understand problems and turn them into technical solutions

• Prototype quickly but also improve and harden systems over time

• Optimize solutions (e.g. reduce token usage improve performance)

• Debug and adapt systems when things dont work as expected

• Document your work and explain your thinking clearly

Your Toolbox: Skills to be Successful

• Solid programming fundamentals (Python preferred)

• Comfortable working with APIs and building integrations

• Ability to build solutions without relying entirely on AI tools

• Strong problem-solving skills you can break down and reason through problems

• Clear communication you can explain what you built and why

• Curiosity and ownership you like figuring things out not just following instructions

• Strong signals (highly valued)

  1. Experience building backend systems scripts or APIs

  2. Projects where you combined code AI (not just prompting tools)

  3. Understanding of how systems work under the hood (not just using them)

  4. Experience debugging or improving existing systems

• Nice to have (but not the focus)

  1. Experience with AI tools (ChatGPT Claude Cursor etc.)

  2. Exposure to automation tools (Zapier Make n8n)

  3. Data pipelines scraping or workflow automation

Your Perks: Whats in it for you

• Work on real systems used by operating businesses

• Learn how to combine software engineering AI in production

• High ownership your work ships fast and matters

• Mentorship from experienced developers

• Fully remote
  

Why Adaptive Teams
At Adaptive Teams we dont just fill positions we create pathways to success. Whether youre a seasoned pro or just starting out were here to help you grow innovate and make an impact. If youre looking for exciting opportunities and a team thats as passionate as you are this is the place to be.

What to Expect from Our Application Process
Once you apply youll receive an email guiding you through the next steps including an assessment tailored to the role. Be sure to check your inbox (and your spam folder just in case) for further instructions.

We understand your time is valuable so we strive to keep the assessment process under 45 minutes whenever possible though some roles may require a slightly longer time investment.

Once selected youll have the chance to schedule your first interview with our team. We aim to make the process as smooth and transparent as possible so youll always know where you stand.