Lead design and development of backend systems using Python at Apply Digital. Collaborate with teams and clients to deliver AI-powered solutions in a hybrid work setting.
Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems using Python and modern cloud-native patterns.
Apply spec-driven development practices to ensure clarity, quality, and predictable delivery.
Organizing, distributing and translating backlog requirements from Product, UX and other disciplines, into detailed spec driven requirements for Agents to implement.
Coordinate teams of coding agents to deliver engineering requirements.
Design and implement RESTful APIs to support frontend, mobile, and third-party integrations.
Architect and deliver AI-powered backend solutions, including: Vector stores and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, integration with LLMs (e.g., Gemini, Claude, GPT-4/5), and use of AI coding agents and developer copilots to improve delivery velocity.
Develop and maintain systems using Google Cloud Platform (GCP), with hands-on experience in, Vertex AI, Google Gen AI APIs.
Leverage Agent Development Kits (ADKs) (e.g., Google ADK) to design and implement intelligent agent-based systems.
Ensure systems are observable, reliable, and debuggable in production environments.
Collaborate with engineers to design well-architected, maintainable solutions aligned with business goals.
Mentor and guide engineers, fostering technical excellence and continuous learning.
Partner with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to manage delivery risks and timelines.
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including clients.
Requirements
Strong experience with Python 3 for backend development.
Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
Proven experience with spec-driven development.
Hands-on experience using AI coding agents (e.g., Copilot, Claude Code).
Strong prompt engineering skills.
Experience working with LLMs (e.g., Gemini 3, Claude Opus, GPT-4.x/5.x).
Experience implementing vector stores and RAG architectures.
Experience with Agent Development Kits (e.g., Google ADK).
Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Hands-on experience with Vertex AI and Google Gen AI APIs.
Experience with relational and non-relational databases.
Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines.
Strong system design fundamentals, including queues, caching strategies, database schema design, and API design. You know how to build systems that survive and scale in production.
Experience designing AI agents, agent task planning, and reasoning patterns.
Agent observability and debugging experience.
Ability to clearly articulate goals, constraints, and context for agentic systems; reason through edge cases and failure modes; and iteratively refine agent behavior based on observed outcomes.
Comfort understanding and integrating across the full stack; experience with TypeScript and modern JavaScript is highly beneficial.
Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Excellent command of the English language to guide coding agents to complete required coding tasks.
Experience working effectively with fully remote, distributed teams.
Experience working in a consultancy, agency, or professional services firm.
Ability to thrive in a flexible, fast-paced delivery environment.
Benefits
Great projects: Broaden your skills on a range of engaging projects with international brands that have a global impact.
An inclusive and safe environment: We’re truly committed to building a culture where you are celebrated and everyone feels welcome and safe.
Learning opportunities: We offer generous training budgets, including partner tech certifications, custom learning plans, workshops, mentorship, and peer support.
Generous vacation policy: Work-life balance is key to our team’s success, so we offer ample time away from work to promote overall well-being.
Customizable benefits: Tailor your extended health and dental plan to your needs, priorities, and preferences.
Flexible work arrangements: We work in a variety of ways, from remote, to in-office, to a blend of both.
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