Senior Ai Backend Engineer

SumUp

Berlin, Germany
Not specified; benefits: €2,000 l&d budget; equity...
On-site
Advanced python proficiency
Kubernetes and docker experience
Llm orchestration and rag systems
SumUp is seeking a Senior AI Backend Engineer to develop and enhance their AI-powered systems that provide real-time business insights for small businesses. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in backend development, particularly in AI and cloud infrastructure, and will play a crucial role in shaping the company's innovative financial technology solutions

Job Summary

  • This role involves architecting the systems that connect the data platform, LLM orchestration layer, and merchant-facing APIs to transform raw merchant data into proactive business insights.
  • Candidates will design and build an orchestrator service that coordinates AI components and data flows to deliver reliable, real-time insights to millions of small businesses.
  • The company offers a dedicated annual L&D budget of €2000, a corporate pension scheme matching up to 20%, and a 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service.

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SumUp is seeking a Senior AI Backend Engineer to develop and enhance their AI-powered systems that provide real-time business insights for small businesses. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in backend development, particularly in AI and cloud infrastructure, and will play a crucial role in shaping the company's innovative financial technology solutions.

Salary

Not specified; Benefits: €2000 L&D budget; Equity: Virtual Stock Option programme included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Advanced Python proficiency
  • Kubernetes and Docker experience
  • LLM orchestration and RAG systems
  • Scalable ETL pipeline development
  • Cloud infrastructure on AWS
  • API design for high-volume requests

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with machine learning concepts
  • Familiarity with GenAI tooling
  • Strong mentorship capabilities
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science
  • +6 years of software development experience
  • Hands-on experience with Airflow and Spark

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