R&D - Backend Software Engineer

Overview

EXUS AI Labs, the R&D Division of EXUS, designs and develops robust and trustworthy AI solutions that leverage big data analytics across multiple verticals. For more than 30 years, EXUS AI Labs has managed research activities from ideation to realization, coordinating projects funded under the Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe programs. Our division works on more than 35 large-scale Research and Innovation Projects across sectors including Security (Physical and Digital), Defence, Health, and Creativity.

Our core competencies are in AI, data analytics, real-time systems engineering, complex event processing, and large-scale cloud implementations.

Our people constitute the source of inspiration that drives us forward and helps us fulfil our purpose of being role models for a better world.

This is your chance to be part of a highly motivated, diverse, and multidisciplinary team which embraces breakthrough thinking and technology to create software that serves people.

Our shared Values:

• We are transparent and direct
• We are positive and fun, never cynical or sarcastic
• We are eager to learn and explore
• We put the greater good first
• We are frugal and we do not waste resources
• We are fanatically disciplined, we deliver on our promises

We are EXUS AI Labs!Are you?

We are looking for an R&D – Backend Software Engineer who will join a multidisciplinary team of Engineers, Data Scientists and innovation management Experts that excel in driving innovation in software engineering, AI and data analytics, to foster advances in key sectors such as: security, health, finance, creativity, and lifelong learning. You will participate in innovative research projects that strive for improving the quality of people’s lives and the efficiency of provided social services.

You will lead and develop backend solutions to address both everyday problems for individuals and societal challenges. You will be exposed to fascinating domains like healthcare AI, search & rescue, and more. You ll work alongside leading academics, industry pioneers, and AI experts. You will attend workshops and project meetings across Europe, expanding your professional network while experiencing diverse cultures.

Main duties

• Design and implement backend architectures for scalable web applications
• Develop and maintain backend services, APIs, and components using Python
• Coordinate frontend engineers and AI engineers to deliver end-to-end features
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous integration processes
• Participate in calls & meetings to understand end user requirements and identify the tech specifications
• Deliver reports describing the system and its features
• Provide solutions to any technical related issue during a project’s lifecycle

• BSc degree in Computer Science, (MSc studies will be highly appreciated)
• Proven working experience, in back-end software development for at least 3-4 years
• Solid experience (at least 2 years) as a Software Engineer in back-end technologies:

• Proven experience and competence in software engineering and design
• Great familiarity in:

Preferred Skills

• Understanding of authentication, authorization, and security best practices
• Experience with distributed messaging systems (e.g., Kafka or Rabbit
  
  MQ)
• Experience in research and innovation projects, especially in H2020 projects will be highly appreciated

General skills

• Excellent knowledge of English language (both verbal & written)
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
• Team player, self-motivated, constantly seeking new knowledge
• Ability to travel (up to 10% of total working time, in European destinations) / Fulfilled military obligations for male candidates

• Competitive salary
• Remote Working
• Inclusive work environment & Well-being Program
• Private Health Insurance
• Unlimited time off

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