About Exclusive Associates At Exclusive Associates, we combine over 17 years of international STEM recruitment experience with career-focused guidance. We connect talented developers with innovative companies across Germany, the UK, and the USA, prioritizing your growth and professional development. Your Responsibilities Develop and maintain backend systems using Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI, or similar) Build AI-driven features including embeddings, semantic search, and vector databases Design RESTful APIs and integrate external services Manage automation pipelines using Jenkins Work with relational databases, including SQL schema design and optimization Ensure backend performance, scalability, and reliability Collaborate with AI engineers, frontend developers, and product stakeholders in Düsseldorf Participate in agile ceremonies, code reviews, and architecture discussions Contribute ideas for tech stack improvements Your Profile Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or Software Engineering Python backend development experience is a plus, but not required Knowledge of AI concepts, including embeddings, vector search, and semantic matching Experience building and consuming REST APIs Familiarity with CI/CD (Jenkins) and SQL databases Docker experience is a plus Version control with Git Fluent in English; German is a plus Passion for building intelligent backend systems and collaborative teamwork What’s Offered International and professional team environment Team-building events and company celebrations Continuous learning and career growth opportunities Challenging AI, automation, and backend engineering projects Interested? We look forward to receiving your application! Please send your documents to Carlotta Roesgen at c.roesgen@exclusive.de.com. If you have any questions, I am also happy to assist you by phone at +49 211 975 300 32. Please note: This position requires local presence in Germany. Applications from outside Germany unfortunately cannot be considered.