Backend Engineer – (Python) – Brazil

About us: 

At Articul8 AI, we relentlessly pursue excellence and create exceptional AI products that exceed customer expectations. We are a team of dedicated individuals who take pride in our work and strive for greatness in every aspect of our business. We believe in using our advantages to make a positive impact on the world and inspiring others to do the same. 

Job Description: 

Articul8 AI is seeking an exceptional Product/Software Engineer-Backend to join us in shaping the future of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI). We are looking for a Product/Software Engineer-Backend with a proven track record of designing and building scalable production-level software. As a member of our Product Technology team, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining the backend software and infrastructure supporting our GenAI-powered products. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, optimize performance, and foster growth. This position offers exciting opportunities to work closely with cross-functional teams and external partners to drive innovations in enterprise-grade GenAI. 

Responsibilities: 

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems, focusing on high availability, low latency, and cost-effectiveness. 

• Be the subject matter expert in infrastructure when designing new products and introducing new technology to our existing product line. 

• Collaborate closely with engineering and research teams to integrate infrastructure components with product features, ensuring optimal system performance and user experience. 

• Design event-driven architectures and develop APIs and microservices to support real-time processing and analytics. 

• Ensure system reliability, performance, and scalability through monitoring, logging, and error handling mechanisms. 

• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends, technologies, and methodologies, applying this knowledge to enhance our infrastructure capabilities. 

• Participate in code reviews, contribute to open-source projects, and mentor junior engineers. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Professional experience: 7+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and backend software development experience. 

• Education: BSc degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 

 Preferred Qualifications: 

• Technology stack: 

  • Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP 

  • Programming/ Development: Python, Node.js, Go, Ruby, CI/CD pipelines, and version control. 

  • Frameworks: Django, Flask, OpenAPI, FastAPI, Spring Boot, Express.js 

  • Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis 

  • API Management: REST, GraphQL. 

  • Container Orchestration: Kubernetes, Docker Swarm 

• Education: Master’s or PhD in Computer science or related technical fields. 

Professional Attributes: 

• Problem Solving: ability to break down complex problems into manageable components, devising creative solutions, and iteratively refining ideas based on feedback and experimental evidence. 

• Collaboration and Communication: proficiency in working cross-functionally—communicating clearly, providing constructive criticism, delegating responsibilities, and respecting diverse perspectives. 

• Project Management and Prioritization: demonstrated aptitude in balancing multiple projects, deadlines, and allocating time efficiently between short-term objectives and long-term goals. 

• Critical Thinking: ability to carefully evaluate assumptions, questioning established methodologies, challenging own biases, and maintaining skepticism when interpreting results. 

• Curiosity and Continuous Learning: ability to stay curious about advances in related fields and constantly seeking opportunities to expand knowledge base. 

• Emotional Intelligence and Intellectual Humility: capable of displaying empathy, resilience, adaptability, and self-awareness. Ability to recognize own limitations, embracing uncertainty, acknowledging mistakes, and valuing others’ contributions. 

What We Offer:

By joining our team, you become part of a community that embraces diversity, inclusiveness, and lifelong learning. We nurture curiosity and creativity, encouraging exploration beyond conventional wisdom. Through mentorship, knowledge exchange, and constructive feedback, we cultivate an environment that supports both personal and professional development.

If you’re ready to join a team that’s changing the game, apply now to become a part of the Articul8 team. Join us on this adventure and help shape the future of Generative AI in the enterprise.