Job DescriptionAgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.
WHY JOIN US
If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role offers the chance to lead backend development and shape a next-generation AI-powered platform. You’ll build scalable Python systems, contribute across the stack, and collaborate directly with product and leadership to turn complex business needs into impactful technical solutions. Working in a fast-paced, experiment-driven environment, you’ll prototype, iterate, and take ownership of features that deliver real user value. With a culture that values speed, independence, and collaboration, this role lets you make significant technical and product impact while growing as a senior engineer.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Lead backend development: design, implement, and maintain scalable backend systems in Python;
- Contribute across the stack: while backend is the main focus, be open to occasional frontend contributions (Vue.js, React, etc.) when needed;
- Collaborate with product & CEO: work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs and turn them into technical solutions;
- Prototype quickly & iterate: deliver functional, scrappy prototypes for fast learning and adjust based on feedback;
- Work with production feedback: build features that can be tested with real users, monitor performance, and iterate rapidly;
- Take ownership: make sound engineering decisions independently, ensuring alignment with product goals;
- Support a culture of speed and experimentation: balance technical quality with business value, optimizing for learning and time-to-market.
MUST HAVES
- Proven experience of 4+ years as a Senior Python back-end engineer;
- A strong product-focused mindset and genuine interest in solving user and business problems, not just delivering code;
- A proactive nature, with a habit of asking questions and seeking to understand the bigger picture;
- Ability to think quickly, make strong engineering decisions, and adapt to changing requirements;
- Independence, ownership, and comfort working with minimal supervision;
- Must be based in Europe time zones (GMT+0 to GMT+5);
- Upper-Intermediate English level.
NICE TO HAVES
- Experience with Python web frameworks like Django or FastAPI;
- Experience in an early-stage startup environment;
- Experience with building with LLMs or building agentic AI systems;
- Front-end experience with frameworks like Vue.js or React;
- Leadership experience.
PERKS AND BENEFITS
- Professional growth: Accelerate your professional journey with mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.
- Competitive compensation: We match your ever-growing skills, talent, and contributions with competitive USD-based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities.
- A selection of exciting projects: Join projects with modern solutions development and top-tier clients that include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands.
- Flextime: Tailor your schedule for an optimal work-life balance, by having the options of working from home and going to the office – whatever makes you the happiest and most productive.