At Exclusive Associates, we are more than a recruitment consultancy — we are your career partner. With over 17 years of international experience in STEM recruitment, we connect exceptional talent with innovative companies across the UK, Germany, and the USA.

Our expertise spans IT, Engineering, Life Sciences, and Finance, giving you access to roles you won’t find elsewhere. We combine a precision-driven, consultative approach with a focus on your career growth, providing exclusive access to hidden opportunities, expert guidance, and negotiation support.

When you work with us, your growth, visibility, and success are our priority — because when you succeed, we succeed.

• Develop, implement, and maintain backend services using Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI, or similar)

• Build and manage AI-driven features, including working with embeddings, semantic search, and vector databases

• Design and maintain RESTful APIs and integrate external APIs into internal systems

• Develop and maintain Jenkins automation pipelines for scheduled jobs and backend workflows

• Work with relational databases and participate in SQL schema design, optimization, and query performance

• Ensure system performance, scalability, and reliability for internal applications

• Collaborate closely with team members in the Düsseldorf office, including AI engineers, frontend developers, and product stakeholders

• Participate in agile ceremonies: stand-ups, sprint planning, code reviews, and architecture discussions

• Keep up to date with backend, DevOps, and AI/ML trends, contributing ideas to improve the tech stack

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent professional experience

• 2+ years of experience in backend development with Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI, or similar)

• Solid understanding of AI concepts, especially embeddings, vector search, and semantic matching

• Hands-on experience building and consuming REST APIs

• Knowledge of Jenkins or other CI/CD tools for automation

• Experience with SQL databases, including schema design and optimisation

• Familiarity with containerisation (Docker) is a plus

• Experience integrating external APIs into backend systems

• Version control experience (Git)

• Fluent in English (German is a plus but not required)

• Passion for building intelligent backend systems and working in a collaborative, innovation-driven team

• 🌍 International, collaborative, and professional team environment

• 🎉 Team-building events, social activities, and company celebrations

• 📚 Continuous learning, development, and career growth opportunities

• 🚀 Challenging AI, automation, and backend engineering projects

Dann freuen wir uns auf deine Bewerbung! Sende deine Unterlagen an Jana Malik unter j.malik@exclusive.de.com or Victoria Schaper unter v.schaper@exclusive.de.com. Für Fragen stehe ich dir auch gerne telefonisch unter 0211 975 300 33 zur Verfügung.

Für diese Position ist eine Präsenz in Deutschland notwendig. Bewerbungen aus dem Ausland können leider nicht berücksichtigt werden. This position requires local presence in Germany. Applications from outside Germany unfortunately cannot be considered.