Backend Engineer (Python) - AI Platform

Backend Engineer (Python) - AI PlatformAre you a backend engineer who loves building scalable services that power intelligent products? ALETHIA AI is looking for a Backend Engineer (Python) to ship APIs, integrate models, and optimize performance for AI and Web3 experiences used by communities.ALETHIA AI is leading the Agentic AI movement across industries. Through partnerships with Solana Mobile, AWS, OpenSea, and many more, we’re building the foundation for decentralized AI. These collaborations have enabled us to launch the world’s first intelligent NFTs (iNFTs), expand our AI capabilities, and bring on-chain AI agents to mobile.As our Backend Engineer (Python), you will design APIs, manage data flows, and ensure reliability under load. We need a pragmatic coder who writes tests, instruments systems, and collaborates with frontend and AI teams to deliver performance.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain high-performance REST or GraphQL services and real-time channels.Model data, write efficient queries, and manage migrations across SQL and NoSQL stores.Implement security, authentication, and data protection best practices.Turn business requirements into clean, testable components and APIs.Containerize services with Docker and contribute to CI and CD workflows.Profile, monitor, and optimize services for throughput and reliability.Integrate external systems such as queues, payments, Web3 event listeners, and notifications.RequirementsMust-Have3 to 5 years professional Python experience with strong Django or FastAPI expertise.Hands-on work with event-driven architectures, pub/sub systems, and real-time communication using WebSockets or socket notifications.Proven use of AI dev tools like Cursor, Factory.ai, or Copilot to speed delivery.Prompt engineering skills for crafting, iterating, and evaluating LLM prompts and outputs.Solid understanding of RESTful API design, ORMs, and database integration (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB or similar).Comfort with Git, Linux, Docker, and collaborative code reviews.Strong debugging and performance tuning abilities plus clear communication.Nice-to-HaveCI and CD experience with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar and a habit of automated testing or TDD.AWS exposure including EC2, SQS, SES, Lambda, API Gateway or comparable cloud stacks.Monitoring and observability with Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK.Web3.py integrations and smart contract listeners.Experience wiring LLM or generative AI services into backend workflows.RemunerationCompetitive, with role-aligned incentives and growth opportunities. If you’re excited to build a community at the forefront of AI and Web3 innovation, we’d love to hear from you. Apply by sending your CV to careers@alethea.ai or feel free to reach out directly to discuss this opportunity. Know someone who might be a fit? Please share this post with them!