Python Backend Engineer

#webservices#aws#full-time#remote#fluxcortex

Development of Virtual Being solution in Unreal Engine 4 based on integration of custom Evolving AI technology. The solution is based on a custom architecture that uses genetic algorithms and reinforcement learning, together creating a system capable of learning skills in real-time and capturing surrounding context. Part of the project is a dialogue system, allowing users to engage NPCs in a free-flowing conversation.

Responsibilities:

As a key member of an agile software development team you will design, code, and maintain performant, reliable web services and applications.
Maintain and refactor existing code to make it more reliable, secure, and efficient.
Test and monitor platform services for stability and scalability.
Work with the support team to triage bugs and troubleshoot productions issues.
Assess project risks, quantify risk/benefit relationships and provide alternative solutions and risk mitigation.

Requirements:

5+ years experience working on backend development of large scale distributed systems.
Experience with multiple languages and web frameworks including Python/Flask.
Expertise in relational databases including database modeling, identifying bottlenecks, and writing optimized queries.
Experience with continuous integration and deployment workflows.
Knowledge of software engineering fundamentals, patterns, and design.
Experience with developing REST APIs and integrating third-party APIs.
Dev-ops skills: containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), cloud platforms (AWS, GCP).

Nice to have:

BS degree in computer science.
Full-stack engineering experience.
Basic understanding of modern artificial intelligence technologies: deep learning, reinforced learning, genetic algorithms.
Contributions to open-source projects.

Personal qualities:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken.
Autonomous and proactive attitude.
Problem-solving and results-oriented.
Flexibility and ability to adapt to change.

Languages: English Intermediate or higher (B1+).

Contract duration: 12 months, possibility of indefinite-term contract / employment.

Location: Remote.

Apply: job@temporal.games.