Iprova is a pioneering and fast-growing technology start-up with offices in Lausanne,
Switzerland, and London, UK. We support some of the world's best-known technology
companies in North America, Europe, and Japan to enable the products and services of
tomorrow to be invented faster and more disruptively than ever before. Our advanced
AI-based algorithms and software platform help our clients and in-house inventors create
breakthrough innovations.
We've helped customers file hundreds of patents in areas such as autonomous vehicles,
healthcare, and communications, with our inventions cited by industry leaders like
Microsoft, Google, and Amazon.
What you'll do
Join our dynamic technical team and play a crucial role in building and scaling our
innovative software infrastructure.
We are looking for someone who thinks like an engineer, not just a developer. You enjoy
understanding systems end-to-end, reasoning about performance, reliability, and trade-offs,
and you are comfortable owning designs from concept through operation in production.
As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll be responsible for:
- Designing and implementing robust, scalable web applications
- Architect, develop, and optimize scalable backend systems and APIs
- Deploy and manage cloud-based infrastructure on Azure
- Design and maintain robust containerized applications with Docker and Kubernetes
- Implement and manage event-driven architectures
- Work with a variety of database technologies, including Redis, Elasticsearch, Neo4j,
and PostgreSQL
Essential Skills and Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Proven industry experience with Kubernetes and Docker
- Hands-on experience managing infrastructure in AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Strong understanding of event streaming and messaging queues
- Expertise in database systems including Redis, Elasticsearch, Neo4j, and PostgreSQL
- Proficiency in developing APIs using a backend framework (such as Django, FastAPI, Flask, or Express)
- Be comfortable with Unix systems
- Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset
- Work from the Shoreditch office 3 days a week
What we value
- Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams
- Passion for building scalable, efficient software solutions
- Innovative approach to solving complex technical challenges
- Strong sense of initiative and product ownership
- Experience with AI and machine learning integration preferredgh deployment and iteration
Benefits of joining us
- Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with modern AI, from machine learning models to agentic systems
- Inclusive Work Culture: Collaborative environment emphasizing mutual respect
- Flexible Working Hours: Arrangements that prioritize productivity and work-life balance
- Real-World Impact: Build AI systems that accelerate global technological innovation
- Continuous Learning: Opportunities to grow in ML engineering, product design, and systems architecture
Application
If you are interested in this position please send us your CV and a letter detailing why you believe you are best suited for this project, to our email address . We look forward to hearing from you.
Please note
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