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Backend Software Engineer (AI) £750 - £800 per day 2 days onsite We're working with a global healthcare and AI research organisation that's pioneering the use of advanced Machine Learning to accelerate the discovery and delivery of life-changing treatments. Their vision is to enable faster, personalised therapies that improve patient outcomes worldwide - and they're seeking a Backend Software Engineer to help bring that mission to life. The Role You'll be joining a multidisciplinary AI/ML team responsible for developing the infrastructure and software that powers cutting-edge research and intelligent applications. The role focuses on backend development in Python, integrating AI components with data, compute, and frontend systems to create scalable, high-performance solutions. Day-to-day responsibilities include: Designing and implementing backend services for Python-based web applications (e.g., FastAPI). Integrating AI and ML components into production systems and APIs. Writing high-quality, well-tested, and well-documented code following best practices. Developing and monitoring metrics to improve system reliability and performance. Collaborating closely with frontend engineers, data engineers, and ML specialists to build end-to-end pipelines. Participating in agile ceremonies and code reviews to uphold quality and delivery standards. Tech Stack & Skills Core skills: Strong Python backend development experience (FastAPI or similar frameworks) Cloud-native deployment experience (preferably Google Cloud and Cloud Run) Unit testing experience (pytest or similar frameworks) Familiarity with agile development and CI/CD processes