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Posted 21 July, 2026

Backend Python Developer

Xact Placements Limited
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Backend Python Developer (Azure AI)\n

Location: Remote / Hybrid

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Type: Full-time

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Our client is a fast-growing consulting business building an AI-driven platform on native Microsoft Azure services. They are looking for a strong Backend Python Developer to join their team and play a key role in delivering scalable, AI-first solutions used for business automation, workflows, and intelligent agents.

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This is an opportunity to work in a lean, high-impact environment where speed, quality, and innovation matter.

The Role\n

The successful candidate will:

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  • Design, build, and maintain backend services in Python, writing clean, maintainable, production-grade code.
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  • Develop and deploy AI-powered features using Azure-native services including Azure AI Foundry, Azure AI Search, Cosmos DB, Docker, and AKS.
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  • Architect and implement scalable, cloud-native solutions.
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  • Work within tight development cycles — branch, commit, test, and ship via GitHub-based CI/CD pipelines.
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  • Write comprehensive unit tests and contribute to high code quality standards.
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  • Collaborate within agile sprints and contribute to technical design decisions.
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The Ideal Candidate\n

Our client is seeking someone with:

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  • Strong commercial experience in Python backend development.
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  • Experience building APIs and working with cloud-native architectures.
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  • Solid understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, and scalable distributed systems.
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  • Experience using GitHub for version control, pull requests, and CI/CD workflows.
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  • An agile mindset and the confidence to work in a fast-paced, iterative environment.
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Desirable Experience\n
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  • Exposure to Azure’s AI ecosystem (AI Foundry, AI Search, Cosmos DB, AKS).
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  • Experience integrating AI/LLM-based services into production systems.
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  • Familiarity with modern development tooling such as VS Code and AI-assisted coding tools.
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Why Apply?\n
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  • Work on a genuinely AI-first product with real-world commercial impact.
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  • Join a collaborative, technically strong team with minimal red tape.
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  • Remote flexibility with a culture focused on delivery, ownership, and innovation.
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If you are a backend Python developer who enjoys building intelligent, scalable systems in Azure and wants to work at the forefront of applied AI, this opportunity is worth exploring.