Senior Python Backend Engineer

Senior Python Backend Engineer – Virtual Agent AI Team This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Python Backend Engineer – Virtual Agent AI Team in Netherlands. In this role, you will be at the forefront of building intelligent, scalable backend systems that power next-generation AI-driven virtual agent solutions. You will collaborate closely with AI engineers, product teams, and operations specialists to deliver high-performance, low-latency applications handling real-time text and speech data. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex, mission-critical systems within a modern cloud-native environment. You will play a key role in shaping architecture, improving system reliability, and driving innovation in conversational AI technologies. Ideal for a proactive and technically strong engineer, this role combines deep backend expertise with cutting-edge AI applications. You will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your ideas directly impact product evolution and customer experience. Accountabilities: - Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using Python, ensuring performance and reliability in real-time environments - Collaborate with AI, frontend, and product teams to deliver integrated, high-impact features and solutions - Architect and implement microservices and APIs for both internal use and third-party integrations - Ensure code quality, maintainability, and security through best practices, automated testing, and domain-driven design - Contribute to cloud-native infrastructure and support seamless deployment pipelines using CI/CD tools - Monitor system performance and proactively identify opportunities for optimization and improvement - Stay up to date with emerging technologies and propose enhancements to systems and development practices