
Lead Python & AI Engineer
London, Greater London, South East, England
Apply by 16 May 2026
£100000 - £140000 per annum, Benefits: Bonus
Job Ref.: BH-57207
Job Type: Permanent
Job Description
Senior Backend Python & AI Engineer
London | Full-time
Central London
£100,000 - £140,000 Bonus
5 Days a week in Office
Join a fast-growing AI startup tackling the global healthcare workforce crisis using cutting-edge automation. Founded by experienced leaders with strong industry traction, the team is building systems that deliver real impact at scale.
The Role
Build secure, high-performance backend systems powering AI-driven healthcare operations. You’ll design infrastructure for real-time task execution, observability, and integrations with complex systems, working closely with product and AI teams.
Key Requirements
- 5 years in backend or full-stack engineering
- Experience with Python frameworks (e.g. FastAPI, Django, Flask)
- Strong understanding of distributed systems, concurrency, and task orchestration
- Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases and authentication systems
- Familiarity with CI/CD, Docker, and cloud environments
- Mission-driven work with real-world impact
- Early-stage role with strong ownership
- Fast-paced, high-calibre team