Sr Engineer (Backend & Platform focus) - Python - Real AI use case with massive impact - Greenfield - 100-140K base + equity - Hybrid in Amsterdam (canalside)

Join a small, technically strong team building the core platform for a complex, data-intensive software product. A solid AI usecase that is solving a real problem with massive impact that everyone can relate to. This is an early stage engineering role with equity that reflects this.Together with your team you will build a multi-cloud platform levering mostly Python/FastAPI, Azure/GCP, Terraform, Kubernetes, etc. The team heavily uses AI agents and other tooling to move efficiently at pace, while maintaining a strong focus on system quality and maintainability.What You’ll DoBackend & Platform EngineeringBackend architecture for a distributed systemsBuild backend services using Python, FastAPI, and relational databasesDesign APIs, background processing, and job orchestrationImplement secure and scalable data flowsInfrastructure & DeploymentBuild systems that run across multiple environments (Azure/GCP and private setups)Ensure logical separation between customer environmentsDesign identity, networking, and service integrationsMaintain Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform or similar toolsSecurity & IntegrationsDesign systems with security and compliance in mindBuild secure APIs and external integrationsImplement authentication and authorization mechanismsCollaborationWork closely with Founders, engineers and product stakeholdersParticipate in architectural discussions and technical decision-makingCollaborate with client technical teams when relevantWho You AreTechnicalSignificant experience in Backend/Platform engineeringStrong understanding of distributed systems and backend architectureProficient in Python backend development with FastApiExperience with cloud infrastructure (Mainly Azure/GCP) and containerized systemsFamiliar with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform)Comfortable operating and evolving systems in productionProfessionalStrong ownership mindsetClear communicatorEnjoys technical problem-solving and thoughtful debateComfortable working in small, high-responsibility teamsCompensation & PracticalitiesCompetitive compensation with solid equity that matches an early stage, high impact positionHybrid work setup with regular in-office collaboration along the Amsterdam canalsHigh-quality development equipmentStandard benefits package