Back End Developer - start-up experience or and interest in start-ups essential
Merseyside - Hybrid
Exciting tech start-up with huge ambitions
£45-65k
We are working with an ambitious, early-stage start-up that is revolutionising productivity through cutting-edge Generative AI. Their mission is to empower knowledge workers - especially those without coding expertise - by creating intuitive and impactful tools that support teams.
They are a small, growing team of innovators who thrive on bold ideas and creative problem-solving. They are passionate about challenging outdated norms and making meaningful contributions to society through technology.
The Role
They are looking for a talented Back End Developer to join their growing team and to take ownership of back end architecture and development. In this role, you’ll design and build scalable solutions that are efficient, secure, and user-focused. Beyond writing exceptional code, you’ll also have the opportunity to share your work and insights publicly, helping to showcase the company’s technical capabilities.
This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-moving start-up environment and contribute to the development of cutting-edge AI-powered products.
About You
* You are passionate about designing systems that are scalable yet simple
* You thrive in collaborative environments but are equally capable of deep, focused execution
* You are eager to share your work and learnings, whether through blogs, videos, or other public channels (don’t worry, support is available if you’re new to this)
* You will be passionate about building things from the ground up and will understand the hard work required in a start-up environment.
Core Skills & Experience
* Proficiency in Python: You write clean, efficient, and well-documented Python code
* Django Framework Expertise: Experience building and maintaining applications with Django (experience with Flask or FastAPI is a bonus)
* Django Rest Framework (DRF): Skilled in integrating and building RESTful APIs
* Asynchronous Processing: Hands-on experience with Celery or similar task queues
* PostgreSQL: Strong knowledge of database design, optimization, and query performance tuning
* WebSocket & Real-time Systems: Experience with frameworks like Django Channels.
Cloud & DevOps Experience
* AWS Infrastructure: Proven experience deploying, managing, and scaling applications on AWS (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudFront)
* Containerisation: Familiarity with Docker (and Kubernetes is a plus)
* CI/CD Pipelines: Experience designing and implementing pipelines using GitHub Actions or similar tools
* Security-first Mindset: A proactive approach to building secure systems.
Bonus Skills
* LLMs & Vector Databases: Experience with large language models or vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate, FAISS)
* AI-powered Systems: Hands-on experience integrating AI-driven features into production systems.
What’s you'll receive in return for your hard work
* Equity in an early-stage start-up with huge growth potential
* A personal learning budget to support your development
* Flexible hybrid working, with 2 days per week in their office
* The chance to work with cutting-edge technology and a highly motivated team.
ReCulture endeavour to be outstanding as a diverse and inclusive employer and are fully committed to present the best candidates for the role irrespective of background. We are keen to help our clients develop workforce representation from currently under-represented groups, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities; Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Trans (LGBT) people and those living with physical, mental and/or sensory disability.