Remote Principal Sofware Engineer (Backend)

Description:

• Articul8 AI is seeking a Principal Software Engineer (Backend) specializing in Python APIs to join their team.
• The role involves contributing to the development of robust, scalable backend services for the enterprise GenAI platform.
• Responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable RESTful and GraphQL APIs using Python.
• The engineer will collaborate with AI/ML engineers, data scientists, and frontend developers to build and integrate AI/ML features into the platform.
• The position requires optimizing backend services for performance, reliability, and scalability in both cloud and on-premises environments.
• The engineer will implement secure, efficient data handling and processing pipelines for AI/ML workflows.
• Writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code while following best practices in software engineering is essential.
• Troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving technical issues in production and development environments is part of the job.
• Participation in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical design sessions is expected.
• The engineer will ensure API security, compliance, and performance standards are met.
• Mentoring and developing engineers, helping define and grow the technical culture, and assisting in attracting and retaining engineering talent are key responsibilities.
• The role includes rotating responsibilities for on-call support when required.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience is required.
• A proven track record as a technical leader in developing scalable, maintainable, and high-performance applications is necessary.
• Candidates should have 8+ years of professional experience in backend development with Python/Java.
• Strong proficiency in building RESTful and GraphQL APIs using frameworks like FastAPI, Flask, or Django is essential.
• A solid understanding of API design principles, authentication, and authorization mechanisms (OAuth, JWT) is required.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, GraphDB, VectorDB, etc.) is necessary.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is expected.
• Knowledge of software development best practices, including version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing is required.
• Experience with AI/ML model integration, data pipelines, and MLOps workflows is necessary.
• Knowledge of message brokers and event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ) is preferred.
• A background in microservices architecture and distributed systems is required.
• Familiarity with feature flagging technologies and multi-tenant SaaS environments is beneficial.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Exceptional problem-solving ability and adaptability in a fast-paced startup environment are required.
• Strong communication skills for effective team collaboration are necessary.
• Willingness to support customer deployments and participate in the incident management process is expected.
• Experience building products at hyper-growth startups is preferred.

Benefits:

• Articul8 AI offers professional development opportunities, including training and mentorship programs.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options, are available.
• Employees will have access to the latest technologies and tools.
• Regular social events and team-building activities are part of the company culture.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment is fostered.
• The company is committed to continuous learning and growth opportunities for all employees.
• Employees will have the chance to work on cutting-edge GenAI projects and contribute to the mission of revolutionizing enterprise value creation through GenAI.