Software Engineer - Backend

**About the Role:** We are seeking a highly skilled **Backend Engineer** to design, build, and maintain the core infrastructure for AI\-powered applications. You will work closely with machine learning engineers, data scientists, and frontend developers to create scalable, secure, and efficient backend systems that enable cutting\-edge AI capabilities. **Key Responsibilities:** * Design, develop, and maintain backend systems and APIs for AI\-driven applications. * Optimize database architectures and data pipelines for efficient AI model training and inference. * Implement secure authentication, authorization, and data protection mechanisms. * Collaborate with cross\-functional teams to integrate AI models into production environments. * Ensure system scalability, reliability, and performance through robust infrastructure design. * Develop monitoring and logging tools for tracking system health and model performance. * Write clean, efficient, and well\-documented code following best practices. **Required Qualifications:** * Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. * 8\+ years of experience in backend development, with expertise in Python * Strong experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, or gRPC. * Proficiency in database design and management (SQL and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or Redis). * Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure. * Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes). * Experience with distributed computing and microservices architectures. * Strong problem\-solving skills and ability to work in a fast\-paced environment. **Preferred Qualifications:** * Knowledge of message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ) and event\-driven architectures. * Exposure to LLMs, vector databases, and AI inference optimization. * Understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible). * Familiarity with MLOps and AI model deployment pipelines is a plus. **Why Join Us?** * Work on cutting\-edge AI applications with a talented and passionate team. * Opportunity to innovate and solve real\-world challenges using AI. * Competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities. * Flexible working environment and the latest tools \& technologies.