Backend & Integration Engineer

<h2>🌍 About Keyrus</h2><p>Keyrus is a global consulting and technology company focused on <strong>making data matter — truly matter — from a human perspective</strong>.</p><p>Founded in 1996, Keyrus operates in <strong>28+ countries across 5 continents</strong>, with more than <strong>3,300 people worldwide</strong>. Our strength comes from combining deep expertise in <strong>Data & Analytics, AI, Digital, and Management Consulting</strong> with a strong understanding of business realities.</p><p>Data is never the goal in itself.<br>We use data to <strong>shape understanding, design meaningful experiences, and enable better, real-life decisions</strong>.</p><p>At Keyrus, we also believe companies have a responsibility beyond performance. Through our <strong>Foundation and ESG initiatives</strong>, we actively contribute to sustainability, inclusion, and positive societal impact.</p><p><strong>#OneTeamOneKeyrus</strong></p><hr><h2>🎯 The Role</h2><p>As a <strong>Backend & Integration Engineer</strong>, you will work at the intersection of AI, backend systems, and enterprise integration, enabling intelligent agents and platforms to interact with real-world business systems in a reliable, scalable way.</p><p>You will collaborate in a highly cross-functional, international environment, working closely with AI and Data Engineers to deliver end‑to‑end solutions that transform complex system landscapes into actionable capabilities.</p><p>📍 <strong>Job location:</strong> Portugal (Remote, with occasional on-site workshops in Essen, Barcelona, or Swindon)<br>🕒 <strong>Contract type:</strong> Permanent<br>🗓 <strong>Target start date:</strong> ASAP<br>⏰ <strong>Working hours:</strong> Full-time (40h/week)<br>💵 <strong>Compensation:</strong> €42,000 – €55,000 gross per year</p><p><strong>Note:</strong> All applications (CVs) must be submitted in English.</p><hr><h2>💥 Your Impact</h2><p>In this role, you will:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Design and implement scalable integrations </strong>(APIs, services, MCP interface<strong>s) that expose internal and external systems as reusable skills for AI agents</strong></p></li><li><p>Collaborate on the development and optimisation of the <strong>execution layer</strong>, ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable agent-driven actions</p></li><li><p><strong>Integrate the AI platform with business systems</strong> such as GIS data sources, valuation tools, and other enterprise applications</p></li><li><p><strong>Build and maintain clean, well-documented APIs and backend service</strong>s supporting modular and reusable architectures</p></li><li><p>Ensure integrations are<strong> robust, observable, and performant,</strong> with appropriate monitoring and error handling</p></li><li><p><strong>Work closely with AI and Data Engineers </strong>within a shared backlog, contributing to full end-to-end delivery rather than isolated components</p></li></ul><hr><h2>⚡ What Makes This Role Challenging</h2><ul><li><p>You will work in AI-driven, data-heavy environments with evolving requirements</p></li><li><p>You are expected to ensure reliability and scalability while moving fast</p></li><li><p>You will collaborate across disciplines, balancing backend excellence with AI enablement</p></li><li><p>You will operate with high autonomy in a distributed, international setup</p></li></ul><hr><h2>👤 What We’re Looking For</h2><h3>Must-haves</h3><ul><li><p>Strong experience with <strong>backend development and system integration</strong>, building robust and scalable services</p></li><li><p>Proven hands-on experience with <strong>Azure environments</strong>, including integration with <strong>Databricks</strong></p></li><li><p>Solid background in <strong>API and backend development</strong>, including:</p><ul><li><p>RESTful APIs</p></li><li><p>Event-driven architectures</p></li></ul></li><li><p>Strong <strong>Python</strong> programming skills for building services, integrations, and automation</p></li><li><p>Experience integrating <strong>enterprise systems</strong> using internal and external APIs</p></li><li><p>Good understanding of <strong>distributed systems fundamentals</strong>, including:</p><ul><li><p>Asynchronous processing</p></li><li><p>Queues and messaging</p></li><li><p>Scalable architectures</p></li></ul></li><li><p>Familiarity with <strong>DevOps principles</strong> and <strong>Infrastructure as Code</strong>, including <strong>Terraform</strong></p></li><li><p>Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug and resolve system and integration issues efficiently</p></li><li><p>Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders</p></li><li><p>Fluency in English</p></li></ul><h3>Nice-to-haves</h3><ul><li><p>Experience with <strong>MCP or similar tool/skill exposure frameworks</strong> for AI or automation platforms</p></li><li><p>Deeper exposure to <strong>event-driven architectures</strong> and integration patterns</p></li><li><p>Experience working in <strong>data-heavy or AI-driven environments</strong></p></li><li><p>Background in <strong>energy, utilities, or industrial systems</strong></p></li></ul><p></p><h3>Ways of Working & Team Expectations</h3><ul><li><p>Comfortable working in <strong>highly collaborative, cross-functional teams</strong> with a shared backlog</p></li><li><p>Contribute beyond individual specialisation to ensure <strong>end-to-end delivery</strong> of AI-driven solutions</p></li><li><p>Demonstrate a <strong>hands-on, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset</strong></p></li><li><p>Actively support <strong>knowledge sharing and upskilling</strong> within the team</p></li><li><p>Able to operate effectively in <strong>fast-evolving environments</strong>, with high autonomy and rapid iteration cycles</p></li></ul><hr><h2>💰 How Our Salary Ranges Work</h2><p>At Keyrus, salary ranges reflect <strong>different levels of mastery and impact within the same role</strong> — not different job titles.</p><ul><li><p><strong>Bottom of the range</strong><br>You meet the core requirements and will need ramp-up time and support.</p></li><li><p><strong>Middle of the range</strong><br>You are fully autonomous from Day 1 and deliver consistently.</p></li><li><p><strong>Top of the range</strong><br>You are a reference for the role, mentor others, and raise the bar for the team.</p></li></ul><p>Final offers are based on <strong>experience, autonomy, scope, and market context</strong>, and are discussed transparently during the process.</p><hr><h2>🎁 What We Offer at Keyrus Portugal</h2><ul><li><p>Competitive salary aligned with your experience and the data market</p></li><li><p>Meal allowance: <strong>€10.20/day</strong></p></li><li><p>Flexible benefits plan</p></li><li><p>Private medical insurance</p></li><li><p><strong>22 days of annual leave</strong>, increasing every 3 years (up to 25 days)</p></li><li><p>Continuous learning via <strong>KLX – Keyrus Learning Experience</strong></p></li><li><p>A collaborative, international, and human-centred work environment</p></li></ul><hr><h2>💙 Why Keyrus?</h2><p>Joining Keyrus means joining:</p><ul><li><p>A <strong>market leader in Data Intelligence</strong></p></li><li><p>A company where <strong>people, trust, and diversity</strong> are core values</p></li><li><p>An environment that values <strong>ownership, flexibility, and innovation</strong></p></li><li><p>A place where different backgrounds and perspectives are not just welcomed = they are essential</p></li></ul><p>We believe diversity drives better thinking, stronger teams, and better outcomes.<br>Everyone belongs at Keyrus.</p><hr><h2>♿ Equal Opportunity Statement</h2><p>We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.</p><p> </p><figure><lite-youtube videoid="D0Zdvc0v0so" title="Play: Video" posterquality="sddefault"></lite-youtube></figure>