Python Engineer

Python Engineer £500 - £600 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 • Strong understanding of Git/GitHub workflows and DevOps tooling Nice to have: • Experience with Docker or multi-container application architecture • Familiarity with AI/ML technologies such as LLMs, NLP, LangGraph, PydanticAI, or AutoGen • Experience with biological or scientific datasets (genomics, proteomics, etc.) • Exposure to frontend development (React preferred) • Experience benchmarking and improving AI/ML models or agent-based systems What You'll Bring • A track record of delivering clean, production-grade backend systems • A collaborative and proactive approach to working in cross-functional teams • Passion for innovation and applying technology to advance scientific discovery • A growth mindset with a focus on continuous learning and improvement Please send your CV