Back-end Engineer, Integration, AI – PHP/Python

Nextcloud

. Develop new features and improvements for the Nextcloud server back-end .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and integrating AI services, particularly with Python for AI/ML, while ensuring quality assurance and effective database design. Proficient in utilizing various frontend frameworks and containerization technologies to enhance server functionalities.

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Python For AI/ML IntegrationsPHP DevelopmentFrontend Frameworks (VueJS, React, Angular, Svelte)AI/LLM Frameworks (Hugging Face, LangChain)Containerization With Docker

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Hard Skills

PythonPHPHTMLCSSJavaScriptAI IntegrationsDatabase DesignMicroservicesREST APIsQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

ReliabilityIndependent Working Style

Tools & Technologies

NextcloudDockerAI ServicesSpeech-to-TextImage Processing

Industry Keywords

Open Source TechnologyAudio/Video ChatNLP IntegrationsModel Deployment Workflows

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularDockerJavaScriptMicroservicesOpen SourcePHPPythonReactSvelteVue.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop new features and improvements for the Nextcloud server back-end
Implement new authentication or storage mechanisms
Work on audio/video chat and related server features
Integrate AI services and models, including LLMs, speech-to-text, and image processing services
Design and develop Python-based AI integrations, APIs, and microservices
Perform database design and systems design
Conduct quality assurance
Work on projects for defined timeframes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Technical experience with PHP and a bit of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Experience with Python for AI/ML integrations
Experience with one or more frontend frameworks like VueJS, React, Angular, or Svelte
Familiarity with AI/LLM frameworks such as Hugging Face and LangChain
Familiarity with REST APIs and REST-based AI services
Understanding of containerization with Docker and model deployment workflows
Experience with speech, vision, or NLP integrations such as Whisper, OCR, or embeddings
Knowledge of open source technology
Ideally, experience with Nextcloud AI features or similar platforms
Reliability and an independent, self-reliant working style

Benefits

Comp & perks

A distributed, open team with a passion for working on and within the open source community
Developing a product which pushes the boundaries of technology and with a global user and contributor community
A competitive salary
Flexibility for a healthy work-life balance
Time for personal growth and education