Backend Developer (Python)

About us:

OriginAI is a leading AI research lab dedicated to tackling challenges in the field of AI, including key domains such as computer vision, speech processing, and natural language processing (NLP).

Job Description:

We are looking for a strong Backend Developer to join our team working directly on a strategic customer site. It’s a high-impact, ownership-heavy position in a production microservices environment.

You’ll work at the intersection of backend engineering, DevOps, and customer integration — solving real cross-service challenges and acting as a technical bridge between teams.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain scalable backend microservices
• Investigate and resolve complex cross-service production issues
• Work closely with DevOps on deployments and CI/CD
• Integrate with customer systems and external APIs
• Explore unfamiliar codebases and take initiative in solving integration problems
• Serve as a bridge between internal engineering and customer dev teams

Requirements:

• Degree in computer science or is a graduate of a military technology unit
• 4+ years experience with Python (FastAPI, Pydantic, async programming)
• Familiarity with MongoDB (MongoEngine, query optimization)
• RabbitMQ / Celery (message-driven architecture)
• REST API design & integration
• Docker, Kubernetes / OpenShift (Helm charts, container debugging)
• Git workflows, CI/CD
• Microservices architecture
• Ability to read & contribute to TypeScript/React codebases
• Modern AI coding tools — used responsibly, with full ownership

Nice to Have:

Elasticsearch or Vespa, ML/AI pipelines (PyTorch, Triton, embeddings), LLM/NLP or agentic systems, FFmpeg/media processing, Jenkins pipelines, customer-site experience.

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Is self-managed and highly accountable
• Takes initiative and doesn’t wait to be told what to fix
• Has strong debugging and investigation skills
• Communicates clearly across team boundaries
• Is comfortable in customer-facing technical discussions
• Thinks beyond their immediate task and sees the bigger picture