Backend Python Developer (Azure AI) Location: Remote / Hybrid
Type: Full-time Our client is a fast-growing consulting business building an AI-driven platform on native Microsoft Azure services. They are looking for a strong Backend Python Developer to join their team and play a key role in delivering scalable, AI-first solutions used for business automation, workflows, and intelligent agents. This is an opportunity to work in a lean, high-impact environment where speed, quality, and innovation matter. The Role The successful candidate will: * Design, build, and maintain backend services in Python, writing clean, maintainable, production-grade code. * Develop and deploy AI-powered features using Azure-native services including Azure AI Foundry, Azure AI Search, Cosmos DB, Docker, and AKS. * Architect and implement scalable, cloud-native solutions. * Work within tight development cycles — branch, commit, test, and ship via GitHub-based CI/CD pipelines. * Write comprehensive unit tests and contribute to high code quality standards. * Collaborate within agile sprints and contribute to technical design decisions. The Ideal Candidate Our client is seeking someone with: * Strong commercial experience in Python backend development. * Experience building APIs and working with cloud-native architectures. * Solid understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, and scalable distributed systems. * Experience using GitHub for version control, pull requests, and CI/CD workflows. * An agile mindset and the confidence to work in a fast-paced, iterative environment. Desirable Experience * Exposure to Azure’s AI ecosystem (AI Foundry, AI Search, Cosmos DB, AKS). * Experience integrating AI/LLM-based services into production systems. * Familiarity with modern development tooling such as VS Code and AI-assisted coding tools. Why Apply? * Work on a genuinely AI-first product with real-world commercial impact. * Join a collaborative, technically strong team with minimal red tape. * Remote flexibility with a culture focused on delivery, ownership, and innovation. If you are a backend Python developer who enjoys building intelligent, scalable systems in Azure and wants to work at the forefront of applied AI, this opportunity is worth exploring