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Senior GenAI/AI Backend Engineer

Remote (Ukraine)Full-timePosted Sep 29, 2026

Job description

We are seeking a Senior GenAI/AI Backend Engineer to design, implement and maintain scalable AI-powered applications, focusing on seamless integration of OpenAI APIs and robust backend services in cloud environments. This role offers shifted working hours - till 10 pm (Kyiv time).

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize backend services for AI/LLM applications Integrate, scale and manage LLM-based applications in a cloud environment Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment Monitor and optimize AI services Ensure observability and logging for LLM API performance tracking Collaborate with DevOps and AI/DS teams to streamline workflows and improve system reliability Work with cloud environments such as Azure for hosting and scaling AI applications Develop APIs and microservices to support AI-powered features Requirements 5+ years of experience in backend engineering with a focus on AI applications Strong Python backend engineering skills, including FastAPI Knowledge of LLM API integration and production operation, such as OpenAI Expertise in prompt engineering, agentic workflows and orchestration patterns Capability to handle LLM limitations including latency, cost control, retries and fallbacks Background in backend architecture for scalable, LLM-backed APIs Working knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases, Redis and Kafka Experience with Databricks and MCP Excellent English communication skills at B2+ level

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