Senior Software Engineer – Python & Java

Short company description

At Evolve today we offer complex Human Resources services, from business consulting to headhunting and recruitment. We have extensive experience in finding talented professionals, for a variety of industries, especially in the IT sector.
We started with a dream: to create a Human Resources company with a strong, unique profile on the market, deeply shaped by our core values: commitment to performance, professionalism, a balanced approach and deep satisfaction for our clients.
From that moment, we nurtured special relationships and we continuously evolved, being flexible, but staying true to our values. We aim higher and higher and we invite you to EVOLVE with us!

Requirements

We are Evolve Today, a recruitment agency connecting top engineering talent with world‑class opportunities. On behalf of our client — a global leader in scientific, medical, and analytics information platforms- we are hiring a Senior Software Engineer (Python & Java) to join the AI Engineering division, focusing on scalable and reusable generative AI services.

Our client supports the global research ecosystem by delivering scientific publishing infrastructure and data‑driven analytics tools that enable evidence‑based decision‑making.

This position is available only for candidates currently residing in Romania.

Role Overview

This role sits within the AI Engineering team, combining platform architecture, backend engineering, and AI integration into production systems. You will design and build reusable generative AI components, transform prototypes into production‑ready services, and contribute to the technical evolution of the AI platform.

We are looking for a senior engineer with deep expertise in Python and Java, strong architectural leadership, and hands‑on experience building scalable backend systems and AI‑powered services.

Contract & Working Model

Flexible collaboration model: employment (CIM) or B2B)
Location: Romania — remote or hybrid from Cluj / Iași

If you’re a senior engineer passionate about AI platforms, scalable architectures, and modern backend engineering, send your profile and let’s talk.

Requirements

8+ years of professional software engineering experience
Proven experience leading technical architecture for large‑scale platforms
Deep expertise in Python and Java
Experience with AI/LLM tools & frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph)
Extensive experience with Kubernetes (EKS) and cloud‑native architectures
Track record of building scalable backend systems and APIs
Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to architectural decisions
Experience working in Agile or Kanban environments

Nice to Have

Experience operationalizing LLMs or building internal AI platforms
Strong observability practices (metrics, logging, alerts)
Experience with knowledge graphs or semantic search systems

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Lead architectural design and ensure technical consistency across services
Design and develop reusable generative AI services and components
Translate AI prototypes into production‑ready systems
Define and promote best practices (scalability, observability, CI/CD, testing)
Work with Kubernetes (EKS) for scalable application deployment
Mentor engineers and contribute to engineering standards
Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and cross‑team initiatives
Stay up to date with advancements in generative AI and LLM ecosystems

Benefits

• Medical subscription
• Gym membership
• Trainings
• Courses
• Bookster subscription
• Teambuildings / trips
• Laptop
• Meal vouchers