Senior AI, Backend Engineer

Scrums.com (formerly SovTech)

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Posted on: 2/23/2026

Location Type: Remote

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About the role

Develop, maintain, and optimize backend services using Node.js and Python.
Build and manage APIs and real-time communication channels using WebSockets.
Design, implement, and maintain database solutions using SQL.
Implement workflows and automation using PandaDoc APIs.
Work with AI agents and machine learning models to integrate intelligence into business workflows.
Troubleshoot, optimize, and ensure high performance and reliability of backend systems.

5+ years in a similar role
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
Proficiency in Node.js, Python, SQL, Relational Database Design.
Experience with PandaDoc Integration, Document Automation, APIs, and AI Agents.
Knowledge of machine learning concepts and data pipelines.
Background with cloud services (Azure, AWS, or GCP) preferred.
Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, and Docker/Kubernetes preferred.

Benefits

Discovery Medical Aid : Prioritizing your health with the best care.
Half-Day Birthday Leave : Celebrate your special day with an afternoon off!
Family responsibility & Parental Benefits : Providing full support for a meaningful work-life balance.
Stacos (our company currency) : Reward and recognise your peers with Stacos and exchange them for cool vouchers to celebrate accomplishments big and small.
Commission Incentives : Unlock attractive rewards for successful business development leads and employee referrals.
Continued Career Growth & Support : Internal AI Platforms, High-Performance Culture, Personalized Mentorship

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Hard Skills & Tools

Node.jsPythonSQLRelational Database DesignAPIsPandaDoc IntegrationDocument AutomationMachine LearningData PipelinesDocker

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceMaster's degree in Software Engineering