OTAKOYI is looking for a smart and eager Senior AI/ Back-end Engineer to join our team. We like challenges and self-development. If you like it too, don’t hesitate, to join us!

We are seeking someone with a keen eye for detail, strong problem-solving skills, and a love for working in an agile environment. If you have a passion for building transformative AI solutions — this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Required Skills

• Proven expertise in Python programming, with a focus on ML/AI libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, and Hugging Face;
• Experience with backend development using FastAPI (or similar frameworks) to build asynchronous and non-blocking systems;
• Strong understanding of NLP principles and experience working on RAG;
• Knowledge of vector databases such as Qdrant and relational databases like PostgreSQL;
• Experience with cloud platforms and containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes;
• Proficiency in implementing and managing ML pipelines, from preprocessing to deployment;
• Familiarity with testing and debugging in ML and backend contexts.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and API design principles;
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems such as Git;
• Awareness of ethical considerations in AI/ML development;
• Experience working in an agile development environment with tools like JIRA or similar

Responsibilities

• Conceptualization, design, and implementation of cloud infrastructures for machine learning and AI models (focus on LLM-based applications);
• Transitioning proof-of-concepts into production-ready applications;
• Further development, optimization, and operation of applications in the fields of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and generative AI

Recruitment process

1. Pre-screening Interview with Recruiter (around 40 minutes);

2. Tech Interview ( 1-1,5 hour)

What do we offer?

We offer the opportunity to join an ambitious team and contribute to meaningful projects, while achieving rapid professional growth. And of course, here’s what you can expect from us:

💰 Paid vacations and sick leaves

💸 Fair remuneration based on your self-development results

📢 Referral program for candidate recommendations

🤱 Loyal maternity leave policy

📝 Accountant support and tax coverage

📑 English courses with a professional teacher

📚 Educational training within and outside the company

💺 Flexibility to combine remote work and office presence