Backend Engineer

About the Role
The Senior Back-end Engineer will lead the development of scalable and high-performing backend systems supporting generative AI applications. This role requires strong expertise in Python (FastAPI), cloud infrastructure, and AI system integration. The consultant will design robust APIs, ensure seamless AI integration, and guide the backend team in delivering reliable, production-ready solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize backend services and APIs using Python and FastAPI.

• Integrate and deploy generative AI models, supporting real-time and batch processing.

• Architect and manage cloud-based infrastructure (AWS preferred; Azure/GCP acceptable).

• Implement containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).

• Ensure system performance, scalability, monitoring, and reliability.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and conduct code reviews to uphold best practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a lead role.

• Strong experience in Python, FastAPI, API development, and AI model integration.

• Proficiency in AWS (Lambda, ECS, S3) or equivalent cloud services.

• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases, CI/CD pipelines, and IaC tools (Terraform/CloudFormation).

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Work Arrangement

• Hybrid setup (onsite three times per week).

• 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Manila Time.