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MLabs is hiring a Python Developer

MLabs is looking for a Python Developer to join our engineering team. This is a product-focused role where you will play a key part in building and maintaining the backend services that power our core platform. You will be responsible for designing and developing robust APIs and ensuring our backend systems are scalable and efficient.

What You'll Do

  • Design, build, and maintain high-performance backend services and RESTful APIs using Python.
  • Work closely with the product team to translate requirements into technical solutions that drive user value.
  • Support the integration of machine learning components into our production stack.
  • Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize existing services to ensure maximum uptime and performance.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation to maintain high standards of code quality.

What We're Looking For

  • 2+ years of professional experience in Python development.
  • Deep proficiency in Python and experience with modern backend frameworks.
  • Proven ability to build and scale secure, efficient APIs.
  • A focus on ‘Product Engineering’—you care about why we are building a feature, not just how.
  • Must be based in the UK or EU (UK-based is preferred).

Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with ML libraries or a basic understanding of how to serve ML models in production.
  • Experience with Haskell is a significant plus.

Technical Stack

  • Python, FastAPI, Flask, Django, Haskell

Team & Environment

We are a lean, agile team that values clean code, thoughtful architecture, and a ‘product-first’ mindset.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Fully remote position within the UK/EU.
  • Opportunity to work with high-level Python services and functional programming concepts.
  • Exposure to ML-driven product development in a fast-moving environment.
  • Compensation: £29,400 – £49,000

Work Mode

This is a fully remote position open to candidates in the UK and EU.

At MLabs, we are committed to offering equal opportunities to all candidates. We ensure no discrimination, accessible job adverts, and providing information in accessible formats. Our goal is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all.

Required Skills
PythonFastAPIFlaskDjangoHaskellSoftware DevelopmentBackend DevelopmentAPI DesignWeb FrameworksProgramming PythonFastAPIFlaskDjangoHaskellSoftware DevelopmentBackend DevelopmentAPI DesignWeb FrameworksProgramming
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MLabs builds and evolves distributed backend systems that power primary products and customer-facing solutions in the high-growth Web3 and DeFi sector.
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Posted 3 months ago