Senior Software Engineer - Scalable AI Backend (Hybrid)

Malt Ai; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial AI solution provider based in Edinburgh seeks a Senior Engineer to lead the design and implementation of scalable backend systems for its flagship product. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience in software engineering, expertise in Python and cloud platforms, and a passion for tackling complex problems. Offering competitive perks like hybrid work and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Pension and stock options

Medical and life insurance

Hybrid working with flexible hours

Professional development opportunities

Free snacks and drinks

Social events and outings

Collaborative workplace

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong experience with designing and delivering large-scale systems.
• Proficiency in Python and confidence across the technology stack.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of scalable backend systems for Malted Pulse.
• Drive architecture decisions shaping the platform.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering excellence.

Skills

Python

AWS

Distributed systems design

CI/CD pipelines

Containerisation tools (Docker, Kubernetes)

System design principles

Mentoring

Education

MSc in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SQL databases

NoSQL databases

Job description

A financial AI solution provider based in Edinburgh seeks a Senior Engineer to lead the design and implementation of scalable backend systems for its flagship product. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience in software engineering, expertise in Python and cloud platforms, and a passion for tackling complex problems. Offering competitive perks like hybrid work and professional growth opportunities.