Backend Developer (all genders)

Job DescriptionJoin our growing Roland Berger AI Lab to build reliable, secure backends that power agentic and LLM-enabled applications. You will design and implement APIs, core domain logic, and integrations; enable evaluation and finetuning workflows. Collaborate with DevOps and architects to deliver robust systems from PoV to large-scale deployment. Expect hands-on Python development, clean interfaces, robust testing, performance-oriented design, clear documentation and ownership. You will build and wire front ends for agentic systems, with proper logging, monitoring, tracing, scalability patterns, and responsible AI guardrails by design. QualificationsDegree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience 4+ years of experience building production backends Proficiency in Python, including typing, packaging, testing and profiling Proven experience in API design and implementation, MCP including authentication, tenancy, and rate limitingHands-on experience with observability tools (e.g. metrics, logs, tracing) and service reliability best practicesProficiency in CI/CD pipelines and containerized delivery using tools such as Docker and Azure DevOpsExpertise in asynchronous/event-driven patterns, job queues and scheduling, including caching and performance tuningStrong understanding of data modeling and integrations (SQL/NoSQL/object stores), as well as integration with third-party systemsFamiliarity with LLM/agent runtimes, including tool calling, orchestration and evaluation loop design Excellent communication skills in EnglishAdditional InformationDo you have an entrepreneurial mindset with a winning personality? If so, we look forward to receiving your application (CV, high school diploma, certificates of all academic degrees, work certificates including internships, as well as proof of semesters abroad) via our online portal. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me.