ETIC, Python Developer- Associate

PwC is hiring an ETIC, Python Developer- Associate in Cairo, Egypt. Level rates it ; you can apply on PwC.

Level's read on this job

Level rates this role Works on AI ●●●○: the daily work is on AI products, without building the model.
PwC mentions visa sponsorship in this posting.
Tools and skills the posting cites include OpenAI, Python and Django.
Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
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AI in this role

Backend engineer focusing on Python and Django while integrating AI/ML-driven capabilities into enterprise applications.

OpenAIPythonDjangoREST APIDockerCI/CD

nlpbackend-developmentsystem-designapi-integrationmachine-learning

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Technology

Specialism

Advisory - Other

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

We are seeking a high-performing Associate Backend Engineer (Python & Django) to take ownership of building and delivering scalable, secure, and high-quality backend solutions. In this role, you will contribute to system design, lead backend feature delivery, and support the integration of modern AI-enabled capabilities into enterprise applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions while ensuring engineering excellence throughout the delivery lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Own end-to-end delivery of backend features—from requirements clarification and design through development, testing, and deployment—ensuring high-quality and timely outcomes.
Design, develop, and maintain scalable and secure web applications and APIs using Python and Django.
Contribute to backend architecture and design decisions, including data modeling, service structure, and performance optimization.
Build and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices, ensuring reliability and maintainability.
Collaborate with frontend engineers, product stakeholders, and solution architects to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Ensure code quality and engineering best practices through code reviews, automated testing, and documentation.
Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and security across environments.
Support production deployments, monitoring, and issue resolution, ensuring system stability.
Mentor and guide junior developers, providing technical direction within modules or workstreams.
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices, enabling efficient releases.

AI & Advanced Capabilities

Contribute to the integration of AI/ML-driven features (e.g., recommendation systems, document processing, conversational interfaces) into backend services.
Work with AI/ML models or APIs (e.g., LLMs, NLP services) and integrate them into scalable backend systems.
Support data pipelines and preprocessing workflows required for AI-enabled use cases.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
1+ years of backend development experience, with demonstrated ownership of feature delivery.
Strong proficiency in Python and Django (or similar frameworks).
Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and backend services.
Solid understanding of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and data modeling.
Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows.
Familiarity with testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes.
Strong understanding of software design principles, scalability, and performance optimization.
Proven ability to work in agile, fast-paced delivery environments.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Django REST Framework (DRF) or similar API frameworks.
Exposure to microservices architecture and distributed systems.
Experience with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
Familiarity with event-driven architectures or messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
Hands-on experience integrating AI/ML services or working with LLM APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Azure AI).
Understanding of data engineering concepts (pipelines, ETL, data processing).
Experience in client-facing or consulting environments.

Leadership & Professional Skills

Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and delivery focus across assigned workstreams.
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
Effective communication and stakeholder engagement, with ability to translate technical concepts.
Ability to lead backend delivery within modules, guiding design and implementation.
Self-driven with commitment to continuous learning and innovation, particularly in AI-enabled development.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD), Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD), Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Android Operating Systems, API Management, Appian (Platform), Application Development, Application Frameworks, Application Lifecycle Management, Application Software, Business Process Improvement, Business Process Management (BPM), Business Requirements Analysis, C#.NET, C++ Programming Language, Client Management, Code Review, Coding Standards, Communication, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), Debugging, Emotional Regulation {+ 41 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date

How we rate this

ETIC, Python Developer- Associate at PwC rates 65 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Works on AI (AI Level 3 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Works on AI. The daily work is on AI products, without building the model.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

ETIC, Python Developer- Associate is an open job at PwC.
Level rates this role AI Level 3 of 4: Works on AI.
The role is based in Cairo - ETIC.
The job was posted on July 7, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by PwC. Apply on PwC

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

NLPBackend DevelopmentSystem DesignAPI IntegrationMachine learningOpenAIPythonDjango

Questions you could be asked

What NLP problem have you worked on, and how did you measure whether it actually worked?
Tell me about a project where backend development was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where system design was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where api integration was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where machine learning was part of your work. What did you do?

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