Senior Python Software Engineer (Backend)

UniqueBerlin, DE
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About the Role

At Unique, we leverage generative AI to transform the financial services industry, aiming to enhance efficiency and drive growth. Our market-leading LLM-agnostic platform offers generative AI solutions for wealth management, investment banking, and private equity. We are looking for a Senior Python Software Engineer (Backend) who is passionate about building sustainable architectures and innovative AI-driven tools.

Responsibilities

  • Transform data science requirements into scalable, efficient, and production-ready tools for AI applications.
  • Develop and maintain architectures ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
  • Own the development toolkit by collaborating with other Python engineers to create reusable building blocks for AI and software development.
  • Ensure best practices in software development, code quality, and architectural standards.

About the Candidate

Expectations

  • Must have at least 4 years experience in Python backend development, with a focus on creating scalable architectures.
  • Profound understanding of async programming using frameworks like Quart or FastAPI.
  • Ability to apply automated tests to code.
  • Experience in developing SDKs or toolkits for internal or external users.
  • Familiarity with design patterns and cloud services.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines (including GitHub Workflows) and containerization (e.g., Docker).

Nice to Have

  • Hands-on experience with MLOps and DevOps frameworks is a plus.

About the Company

Founded with a mission to revolutionize the financial sector, Unique is a market leader in providing generative AI solutions for financial institutions. We currently serve over 40 clients globally, and our commitment to innovation places us at the forefront of AI technology in finance.

Company Culture and Benefits

  • Innovative work environment with flexibility in working hours and location.
  • A modern company culture with flat hierarchies, focusing on transparency and open communication.
  • Competitive compensation and investment opportunities.
  • A nice and modern co-working space located in central Berlin.