Middle+/Senior AI Engineer

About the Position

We are looking for a talented Middle+/Senior AI Engineer specializing in LLM & Backend Integration/Development to join a fintech project. This is a position for a project focused on developing cutting-edge fintech systems. You will be working on a platform that uses AI to provide intelligent insights and enhance the work environment in the fintech domain. You will integrate with a team of 2 AI Engineers and support both maintenance of existing systems and the development of new systems and implementing new business use-cases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate LLM-powered features to provide users with personalized financial insights and support.
• Set up and maintain a secure and scalable FastAPI backend service.
• Design and extend the Postgres database schema to manage user data.
• Implement and extend secure chat session management, message history storage, and user profile payload integration.
• Deploy and manage the application on Azure, ensuring high availability and reliability.
• Occasional work on traditional ML systems based on project needs.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of commercial experience as an AI Engineer or a similar role, preferably within the fintech industry.
• Strong proficiency in Python and hands-on experience in developing backend systems, preferably with FastAPI.
• Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and integrating with APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Hugging Face).
• Solid knowledge of relational databases, specifically Postgres, including schema design.
• Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Azure.
• Experience in designing and implementing REST APIs.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• At least an Upper-Intermediate level of English.

We Offer

Work vibe

• Flexible full-time/part-time hours
• No micromanagement-time logging is for accounting only
• High-quality equipment (MacBook or your own device)
• Dynamic, low-bureaucracy environment
• Team events, swag, and a great crew to hang with

Holidays and leaves

• 20 days of paid annual vacation
• 15 days of paid sick leaves
• Possibility to use vacation during probation
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Days off on all government holidays

Education

• $100 annual education allowance
• Mentorship program-learn or lead
• English lessons with biannual reviews
• Certification cost reimbursement
• Free access to Udemy courses on request

Perks

• Social package: medical insurance, sports compensation, or psychological training
• IT Club Loyalty card (Lviv IT Cluster)
• No overtime-work-life balance matters
• Transparent payments in EUR/USD, on time every month
• Assistance with military reservation procedure

Locations

• Kyiv, Ukraine
• United States
• Spain
• Brussels, Belgium
• Estonia

Industries

• Healthcare
• Fintech
• Telemedicine