Senior Backend Engineer (GenAI)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (GenAI): Support AI-powered platform and feature teams in building scalable backend services and AI-driven tools with an accent on generative AI, LLMs, and cloud-native infrastructure. Focus on integrating AI models with data services, event-driven systems, and optimizing CI/CD workflows in Kubernetes across Azure, AWS, and GCP.

Location: Work-from-home options from Austria, 30 days/year remote work from any EU country.

Salary: Starting at EUR 65,000 gross p.a., excluding overtime, with market-compliant overpayment based on experience.

Company

International bank serving over 17 million customers in Austria and Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).

What you will do

• Support AI-powered platform and feature teams in building and maintaining scalable backend services and AI-driven tools.
• Utilize generative AI and ML tools to boost productivity in coding, testing, documentation, log analysis, and data validation.
• Develop seamless integrations across AI models, data services, and event-driven systems.
• Work hands-on with cloud-native AI infrastructure, CI/CD workflows, and enterprise-grade AI applications on Kubernetes, Azure, AWS, and GCP.

Requirements

• Proficient in English (additional languages like German or CEE languages are a plus).
• Experience programming in Python or Java with familiarity or interest in GenAI, Large Language Models (LLMs), coding agents, and agentic frameworks.
• Deep knowledge of software engineering principles and RESTful APIs.
• Enthusiasm for cloud-native AI platforms like Kubernetes and modern software ecosystems.
• Proven experience in GenAI-based projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hours and work-life balance with work-from-home from Austria and 30 days remote from any EU country.
• Global community of 75+ nationalities, English as company language, and work permit support.
• Career growth through continuous learning, trainings, challenging work, and new technologies.
• Health and well-being: subsidized canteen, programs, check-ups, sport allowances.
• Financial perks: discounts, exclusive banking terms, free public transport pass.
• Family support: child allowances, parental leave, company kindergarten, holiday childcare.