Senior Python Backend Developer / ML Engineer (IR-555)
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LocationSpain
Work moderemote
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience7+ yrs
DepartmentZSC
Company size4+ people
PostedOct 26, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live2d ago
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
Strong Python coding skills - 7+ years
2+ years of hands-on experience with machine learning and production LLM systems
Experience building backend APIs with FastAPI, async patterns, rate limiting, and SQLAlchemy - 3+ years
Experience designing maintainable and extensible systems using dependency injection, interfaces, and abstract base classes
Experience with vector databases such as Pinecone, Weaviate, or Chroma, as well as hybrid search
Strong understanding of RAG architectures, including retrieval, reranking, context assembly, and response generation
Hands-on experience with LangChain and LangGraph for building and orchestrating LLM workflows
Advanced Python skills, including async/await, type hints, Pydantic, and SOLID principles
MLOps experience with MLflow, model versioning, and A/B testing; experience with Langfuse is a plus
Experience in NLP and computer vision, including document understanding, OCR, and GPT-4 Vision
Experience building feature pipelines, real-time and batch inference systems, and model serving
Hands-on experience with Hugging Face is required; experience with LlamaIndex is a plus
Familiarity with database technologies such as SQL
Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Understanding of DevOps, CI/CD including: Docker containerization, Azure DevOps pipelines or GitHub Actions, Kubernetes (nice to have)
Data security including: Multi-tenant data isolation, Secure key management (Azure Key Vault), Audit trail implementation
Experience in designing on cloud platform including: Azure (strongly preferred): Azure OpenAI, Blob Storage, Key Vault, Container Registry, AWS or GCP
Experience in data engineering in Big Data systems including: Large-scale data processing, ETL/ELT pipelines
Rate limiting and quota management for high-throughput API usage
Cost management and optimization for LLM usage at scale
Document processing expertise (PDF extraction, OCR tooling)
Production incident management and on-call experience
Testing strategies for non-deterministic LLM outputs (e.g., golden datasets, fuzzy matching)
Domain knowledge in regulated industries (e.g., healthcare/pharma workflows, regulatory compliance) is a plus
Skills
Python
FastAPI
SQLAlchemy
Pinecone
Weaviate
Chroma
LangChain
LangGraph
MLflow
Langfuse
Hugging Face
LlamaIndex
SQL
Docker
Azure DevOps
GitHub Actions
Kubernetes
Azure Key Vault
Azure OpenAI
Azure Blob Storage
Azure Container Registry
AWS
GCP
OpenAI GPT-4
Celery
OpenAPI/Swagger
Benefits
Unlimited PTO
Flexible hours
Remote friendly
About the company
Our customer’s product is an AI-powered platform that helps businesses make better decisions and work more efficiently. It uses advanced analytics and machine learning to analyze large amounts of data and provide useful insights and predictions. The platform is widely used in various industries, including healthcare, to optimize processes, improve customer experiences, and support innovation. It integrates easily with existing systems, making it easier for teams to make quick, data-driven decisions to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
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Strong Python coding skills - 7+ years.
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2+ years of hands-on experience with machine learning and production LLM systems.
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Experience building backend APIs with FastAPI, async patterns, rate limiting, and SQLAlchemy - 3+ years.
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Experience designing maintainable and extensible systems using dependency injection, interfaces, and abstract base classes.
•
Experience with vector databases such as Pinecone, Weaviate, or Chroma, as well as hybrid search.
•
Strong understanding of RAG architectures, including retrieval, reranking, context assembly, and response generation.
•
Hands-on experience with LangChain and LangGraph for building and orchestrating LLM workflows.
•
Advanced Python skills, including async/await, type hints, Pydantic, and SOLID principles.
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MLOps experience with MLflow, model versioning, and A/B testing; experience with Langfuse is a plus.
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Experience in NLP and computer vision, including document understanding, OCR, and GPT-4 Vision.
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Experience building feature pipelines, real-time and batch inference systems, and model serving.
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Hands-on experience with Hugging Face is required; experience with LlamaIndex is a plus.
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Familiarity with database technologies such as SQL.
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Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Nice to have skills:
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Understanding of DevOps, CI / CD including: Docker containerization, Azure DevOps pipelines or GitHub Actions, Kubernetes (nice to have);
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Data security including: Multi-tenant data isolation, Secure key management (Azure Key Vault), Audit trail implementation;
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Experience in designing on cloud platform including: Azure (strongly preferred): Azure OpenAI, Blob Storage, Key Vault, Container Registry, AWS or GCP;
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Experience in data engineering in Big Data systems including: Large-scale data processing, ETL/ELT pipelines.
•
Rate limiting and quota management for high-throughput API usage.
•
Cost management and optimization for LLM usage at scale.
•
Document processing expertise (PDF extraction, OCR tooling).
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Production incident management and on-call experience.
•
Testing strategies for non-deterministic LLM outputs (e.g., golden datasets, fuzzy matching).
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Domain knowledge in regulated industries (e.g., healthcare/pharma workflows, regulatory compliance) is a plus.
Responsibilities:
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Build, refine, and use ML Engineering platforms and components; develop and implement scalable backend systems, APIs, and microservices using FastAPI.
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Implement MLOps including model KPI measurement, tracking, model drift detection, and model feedback loops.
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Deploy and operationalize ML and Deep Learning models, with a strong focus on LLMs and Generative AI.
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Integrate Azure OpenAI (GPT-4, GPT-4 Vision) and other LLM providers with proper retry logic and error handling.
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Maintain up-to-date knowledge of state-of-the-art technologies such as LLMs, GenAI, and transformer architectures.
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Scale machine learning algorithms to work on massive data sets under strict SLAs.
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Build and orchestrate model pipelines including feature engineering, inferencing, and continuous model training.
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Write backend application code in Python and SQL using strong object-oriented principles and asynchronous programming (asyncio, async/await).
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Implement dependency injection patterns and layered architecture (Service, Foundation, Orchestration, DAL).
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Build LLM observability (e.g., Langfuse) to track prompts, tokens, costs, and latency.
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Develop prompt management systems with versioning and fallback mechanisms.
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Implement Celery (or similar) workflows for asynchronous task processing and complex pipelines.
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Build multi-tenant architectures with client data isolation.
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Implement cost optimization strategies for LLM usage (prompt caching, batch processing, token optimization).
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Integrate third-party APIs and services (e.g., document/OCR services, cloud storage, enterprise systems).
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Collaborate with client-facing teams to understand business context and contribute to technical requirement gathering.
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Write production-ready code that is testable, maintainable, and accounts for edge cases and errors.
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Ensure high quality of deliverables by following architecture/design guidelines, coding best practices, and periodic design/code reviews.
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Write unit tests and higher-level tests to handle expected edge cases and errors gracefully.
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Troubleshoot backend application code using structured logging and distributed tracing.
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Use bug tracking, code review, version control, and other tools to organize and deliver work.
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Participate in scrum calls and agile ceremonies, communicating progress, issues, and dependencies.
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Document application changes and updates, including API documentation via OpenAPI/Swagger.
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Research and evaluate emerging architecture patterns and technologies through rapid learning, proofs-of-concept, and prototypes.
Benefits
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Awesome projects with an impact
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Udemy courses of your choice
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Team-buildings, events, marathons & charity activities to connect and recharge
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Workshops, trainings, expert knowledge-sharing that keep you growing
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Clear career path
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Absence days for work-life balance
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Flexible hours & work setup - work from anywhere and organize your day your way