Senior Python / AI Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer - Python / AI Engineer to join the Internal Development Team. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain internal tools, APIs, AI-driven automation workflows, and system integrations that improve operational efficiency across Capital.com. The role is strongly focused on building practical AI solutions, including AI agents, agent workflows, automated decision-support flows, and integrations with internal and external systems. You will collaborate closely with Engineering, Security, Operations, Compliance, Finance, and other business teams to deliver secure, reliable high-quality software that supports internal workflows, data integration, and emerging AI-driven initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain internal services, tools, APIs, automation scripts, and AI-enabled workflowsDesign and implement AI agents, multi-step agent flows, and automation pipelines to support internal business processesBuild integrations with internal and third-party systems, including financial platforms, payment providers, reporting tools, Jira, Confluence, Okta, Slack, AWS, and other enterprise systemsDevelop AI-powered features such as intelligent data processing, document analysis, classification, anomaly detection, workflow automation, and decision-support toolsIntegrate LLMs and AI services into internal applications using APIs, orchestration frameworks, vector databases, and retrieval-augmented generation where appropriateCreate and maintain automation flows connecting AI agents, APIs, databases, notifications, and approval workflows, local and remote MCP serversInvestigate, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to financial integrations, API failures, data inconsistencies, automation errorsWrite clean, efficient, secure, and well-documented code following software engineering best practicesImplement CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks. Optimize system performance and ensure reliability and security. Contribute to architectural decisions and participate in code reviewsOptimize performance, reliability, observability, and security of internal tools and integrationsSupport architectural decisions, participate in code reviews, and contribute to engineering standardsContinuously identify opportunities to improve manual processes through automation, AI, and better system integrations Requirements: 3-5+ years of professional experience as a Python Developer, AI EngineerStrong proficiency in Python 3.x, including asynchronous programming, REST API developmentExperience with frameworks such as FastAPI, FastMCP, Flask, or DjangoPractical experience building or integrating AI-powered solutions in production or near-production environmentsExperience working with LLM APIs and AI platforms, such as OpenAI, Anthropic, AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex AI, or similarExperience designing AI agent workflows, tool-calling flows, prompt-driven automation, or multi-step AI orchestrationUnderstanding of AI engineering concepts such as prompt design, retrieval-augmented generation, embeddings, vector databases, structured outputs, evaluation, and guardrailsAbility to integrate AI capabilities into existing services, internal tools, and automation workflowsStrong experience with API integrations, including authentication, OAuth2, webhooks, error handling, retries, rate limits, and secure data exchangeSolid understanding of SQL and relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQLExperience troubleshooting API integrations, data synchronization issues, automation failures, and production defectsBasic proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to support lightweight frontend interfaces or internal admin dashboardsExperience with Docker and KubernetesFamiliarity with GitLab CI/CD or similar CI/CD pipelinesExperience with financial data processing, reconciliation, reporting automation, or transaction monitoringUnderstanding of risk, compliance, and operational controls in financial environmentsUnderstanding of secure coding practices, secrets management, access control, and secure data handlingStrong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication skills and ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Preferred: Experience working with AWS servicesExperience with Kubernetes deployments and managementExperience integrating with enterprise tools (Jira API, Okta API, Slack API)Familiarity with infrastructure as code and DevOps practicesExposure to logging and monitoring stacks (ELK, Prometheus, Grafana)Understanding of secure coding practices and compliance requirements in fintech or regulated environmentsGeneral understanding of the math and algorithms behind AI and related technologies What you will get in return: Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivatedWork-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you - because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock. Annual Performance Bonus: Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed! Celebrate your achievements with a well-deserved annual bonus tied to your performanceGenerous Time Off: Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worryEmployee Referral Program: Love working here? Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome teamComprehensive Health & Pension Benefits: From medical insurance to pension plans, we’ve got your back. Plus, location-specific benefits and perks!Workation Wonderland: Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits!Volunteer Days: Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community Be a key player at the forefront of the digital assets movement, propelling your career to new heights! Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding company that values and rewards talent, initiative, and creativity. Work alongside one of the most brilliant teams in the industry. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.