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Elixirr Digital
Posted 4 days ago

Senior Back End Engineer

Elixirr DigitalSenior Back End Engineer

Perks & benefits

Health InsurancePaid Leave

Requirements

5+ years backend experience, Proficiency in Python or major backend framework, Experience with microservices and RESTful APIs, Cloud expertise in AWS or Azure, Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), Experience with AI-assisted development tools

Skills

PythonAWSAzureDockerKubernetesFastAPI

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain core backend architecture for AI-augmented consulting and agent platforms
  • Drive decisions on microservices, containerization, and serverless solutions (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, ECS, AKS)
  • Operate across a modern AI developer stack, including agentic coding tools and AI-assisted CI/CD
  • Implement robust security measures such as OAuth 2.0, OIDC, and JWT by default
  • Build internal guardrails, including eval harnesses and security checks, to ensure safe AI-assisted development
  • Integrate LLM providers, vector stores, and orchestration frameworks like LangGraph or AutoGen
  • Mentor engineers across global teams on effective AI-tooling workflows and cloud-native best practices

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience building and operating large-scale backend systems in cloud environments (AWS and/or Azure)
  • Strong proficiency in Python and/or major backend frameworks (e.g., FastAPI, Django, Spring Boot, Node.js)
  • Proven experience with microservices, RESTful API design, and event-driven architectures
  • Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
  • Demonstrable daily use of AI-assisted developer tools (Copilot, coding agents) with a focus on code quality and rigor
  • Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Multi-cloud expertise with hands-on production experience in both AWS and Azure
  • Familiarity with enterprise security and compliance standards such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, or GDPR
  • Previous experience working within consulting or professional services environments
  • Experience collaborating with distributed teams across multiple time zones

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation including performance bonuses
  • Employee Stock Options Grant and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Comprehensive health benefits plan and pension plan
  • Flexible working hours
  • Access to modern equipment and cutting-edge technologies

About the Company

Elixirr Digital is transforming how consulting services are delivered by leveraging advanced technology. We build scalable, secure, and AI-driven solutions that help our clients change the game in their respective industries.

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Senior Back End Engineer

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