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Backend Software Engineer - AI/ML

Backend Software Engineer - AI/ML

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

£ 800 /day

Freelance

09-10-2025

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Skills

Python GitHub CI/CD DevOps Research git Agile Git/GitHub GCP FastAPI

Job Specifications

Backend Software Engineer - AI/ML

6-month contract | Inside IR35 | Up to PS800 per day | 2-3 days per week in London

We're supporting a global R&D organisation in the build-out of its AI and ML engineering platforms. The team is responsible for productionising and scaling ML models that power drug discovery and predictive research.

They're seeking a Backend Software Engineer to lead development of APIs and data infrastructure supporting these ML applications.

What you'll be doing:

Develop backend systems for ML-driven applications using Python (FastAPI)

Build data and compute integration pipelines with cross-functional AI teams

Design testing and deployment frameworks for model reliability

Work collaboratively in agile sprints alongside data and DevOps teams

Key Skills:
Python, FastAPI, Git/GitHub, CI/CD, cloud infrastructure (GCP), automated testing (pytest)

Nice to Have:
Experience with ML model deployment or scientific data systems

Ideal for:
Engineers who thrive building robust, production-ready backends for AI/ML platforms.

Desired Skills and Experience

Develop backend systems for ML-driven applications using Python (FastAPI)

Build data and compute integration pipelines with cross-functional AI teams

Design testing and deployment frameworks for model reliability

Work collaboratively in agile sprints alongside data and DevOps teams

About the Company

Harnham provides specialist Data and AI recruitment and staffing services, along with bespoke training solutions, across multiple industry verticals, operating in the UK, the USA and EU - contact us today to discuss your requirements: info@harnham.com Our recruitment and talent teams cover all aspects of the data and AI pipeline, from collection to consumption, across multiple data roles and functions. Whether you need full-time staff, contract talent, specialized training, Data-qualified graduates, or C-suite executives... Know more