🏛 The DEUS Initiative

We're a team of curious minds who believe technology should serve people. Our mission is to unlock the potential of AI for humanity through solutions that are not just innovative, but also ethical and impactful. We're driven by a desire to simply make things better.

Our name is inspired by deus ex machina, not because we think we’re gods, but because we design AI that steps in to support, solve, and serve.

DEUS also stands for what we do best:

Data | Engineering | User Experience | Strategy

Will you be part of what comes next?

⚜️ About You
 

This role is a great fit if you have:

• Proficiency in Python and experience building APIs using FastAPI, Django, or Flask, along with familiarity with GraphQL, gRPC, REST, or other synchronous communication protocols.

• A solid understanding of asynchronous programming and concurrency concepts in Python (e.g., asyncio, multithreading, AnyIO), and experience using tools like Pydantic and SQLAlchemy to write clean, production-ready code.

• Experience working with SQL or NoSQL databases (bonus points if you’ve worked with AWS DynamoDB or Azure Cosmos DB).

• Experience building event-driven systems using tools like Kafka or RabbitMQ.

• Hands-on experience working in cloud environments such as AWS or Azure.

• Experience developing microservices and containerized applications (knowledge of Kubernetes is a plus).

• A good understanding of authentication protocols such as OAuth2, OIDC, and JWT, as well as experience with CI/CD, monitoring, and infrastructure tools like Docker (Terraform and Helm are a plus).

• A strong focus on code quality, including writing unit tests and applying modern debugging and automation practices.

• A collaborative approach to work, with experience mentoring others, sharing knowledge, and contributing positively to team dynamics.

• A mindset grounded in our values: Integrity, Curiosity, Creation, and Collaboration.

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

• Flexibility and availability to travel on site to client locations when required.

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience with Go or another object-oriented language.

• Basic understanding of AI systems and their core components.

• Hands-on experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) using vector databases like FAISS, ChromaDB, or Weaviate.

• Familiarity with agentic AI systems using tools such as LangChain, Haystack, or OpenAI’s function calling.

• Experience in prompt engineering, fine-tuning LLMs, or integrating AI into production systems.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to plan, design, and develop backend features using Agile methodologies.

• Creating new APIs and implementing business logic.

• Developing robust and secure authentication mechanisms.

• Launching greenfield projects and setting best practices from day one.

• Improving and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.

• Setting up monitoring, logging, and alerting systems.

• Working closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver practical solutions.

• Benchmarking and optimizing backend systems for performance.

• Working with infrastructure tools like Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and Helm.

(…and there’s always space to explore what excites you.)

• Community: Join a friendly multicultural team that loves to connect, through regular social events, activities, and our yearly company retreat, Pantheon.

• Flexibility: We encourage a hybrid setup, but there are no mandatory office days. You decide when to come in and how to manage your time.

• Growth: We support your development with a €1000 annual learning budget, dedicated mentorship, and a clear growth framework. We do annual reviews to recognize your growth and make sure your salary reflects it.

• Well-being: Benefit from health insurance, flexible benefits, extra vacation days with tenure, and regular check-ins to support your well-being.

• Purpose: Drive real impact and take ownership of meaningful projects with global clients.

⚜️ A Place Where You Belong

At DEUS, we are deeply committed to building an environment where you can truly be your authentic self. We celebrate diversity in every dimension, fostering an atmosphere where every individual feels valued and respected.

We do not tolerate any form of discrimination. We maintain a clear 'no assholes' policy, applying to both our team and our clients, ensuring a respectful and positive dynamic for all.

We’re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. So please let us know how we can best support you on the application form.