Mid & Senior Backend Engineer (Python) | Drug discovery Platform, AI | Fully Remote, EU /UK| Base Salary Up to £110,000, plus early equity, benefits

Mid \& Senior Backend Engineer (Python) | Drug discovery Platform, AI | Fully Remote, EU /UK| Base Salary Up to £110,000, plus early equity, benefits I am currently partnering with an elite engineering team building a world-class platform for decentralised and federated computing. They are solving one of the most complex challenges in modern tech: how to process highly sensitive data across global organisations without ever compromising privacy. They are looking for a Mid or Senior Backend Engineer who wants to move beyond standard applications and help architect the infrastructure for the next generation of secure data collaboration. This is a high-autonomy role where you will own the technical design and lifecycle of production services used by some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical and data-intensive enterprises. Responsibilities for the Mid \& Senior Backend Engineer (Python) | Drug discovery Platform, AI | Fully Remote, EU /UK| Base Salary Up to £110,000, plus early equity, benefits * Design and evolve high-performance backend systems and APIs, primarily using Python. * Build and operate software that bridges the gap between Cloud and On-premise environments, utilising Docker and Kubernetes as the backbone for portable, secure workloads. * Take full-spectrum responsibility for features, from the initial architectural blueprint to production monitoring and scaling. * Enhance the observability, performance, and security of services running in distributed, resource-intensive environments where data integrity is paramount. * Work at the intersection of Engineering, ML, and Product to build cohesive, secure systems that enable "AI for good" on a global scale. * Actively experiment with AI-assisted workflows and emerging developer tools to maintain a peak-efficiency development lifecycle. * Lead by example through high-quality execution and active participation in rigorous code reviews to uphold engineering standards. Requirements for the Mid \& Senior Backend Engineer (Python) | Drug discovery Platform, AI | Fully Remote, EU /UK| Base Salary Up to £110,000, plus early equity, benefits * 4+ years of professional experience with a heavy emphasis on building resilient, production-grade backend systems. * Expert-level Golang skills and the ability to leverage Python effectively within complex problem domains. * A proven track record of deploying and debugging cloud-native workloads via Kubernetes and Docker. * Experience with AWS (or similar) and a comfort level working with the unique challenges of hybrid or on-premise deployments. * A strong practitioner of testing strategies, code maintainability, and secure API design. * You thrive in fast-paced, iterative environments where you can influence technical direction and navigate pragmatic trade-offs. * Fluency in English and a strong sense of accountability for technical outcomes and long-term maintainability. What is in it for you? Mid \& Senior Backend Engineer (Python) | Drug discovery Platform, AI | Fully Remote, EU /UK| Base Salary Up to £110,000, plus early equity, benefits * Competitive salary plus early-stage share options in a scaling deep-tech startup. * A remote-first culture allowing you to work from home or a local co-working space. * Comprehensive benefits including budgets for wellbeing, mental health, and home-office setups. * Dedicated stipend for co-working and a budget for continuous learning and development. * Generous holiday allowance. * Regular team summits held at their European headquarters or other international locations. If you think you are a good match for the Backend Engineer (Python) | Drug discovery Platform, AI | Fully Remote, EU /UK| Base Salary Up to £110,000, plus early equity, benefits - Drop over a CV and we will give you a call if we think you are a match!