Join Proveden Ltd as our second backend engineer to architect production-grade infrastructure for real-time voice interpretation. Working directly with the technical founder, you will design a unified AI API platform, manage high-concurrency systems, and build the foundation for scaling our core technology across diverse real-world communication scenarios.
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Backend Engineer at Proveden Ltd
Proveden Ltd is a London-based voice AI startup solving one of the hardest problems in communication: instant interpretation that preserves tone and meaning. As the second backend hire, you'll work directly with the technical founders to build the infrastructure that powers this from scratch. From high-concurrency API platforms to real-time voice rooms, you'll own the systems that make natural cross-language conversation possible. If you thrive on high autonomy and building production-grade systems in a technical, fast-paced environment, this is your chance to shape the future of global communication.
About this role
Role overview
About the company
Software1-10 employees
We're a stealth voice AI startup seeking exceptional engineers to help build a next generation company.
What you'll do
What you will do
- Design and build a unified AI API platform to package internal capabilities into a scalable, production-ready system for global users.
- Architect high-concurrency infrastructure using Azure, implementing auto-scaling, load balancing, and real-time voice room management to ensure system stability.
- Implement critical backend systems including billing, usage metering, data pipelines, and comprehensive monitoring dashboards to track performance and security.
Who you are
Who this is a fit for
- 4-8 years of backend engineering experience with a proven track record of building and launching production systems from the ground up.
- Deep proficiency in Python and distributed systems, with strong expertise in database design, API rate limiting, and cloud infrastructure (Azure).
- Experience with real-time systems or voice infrastructure, paired with a high-ownership mindset and the ability to operate independently in a startup environment.
Why this role
Why this role is remarkable
- Build from scratch: You are the second backend hire, meaning you won't be maintaining legacy code but designing the core infrastructure for a scaling AI platform.
- Hard technical problems: Tackle the complexity of real-time voice interpretation, where low latency and high concurrency are critical to making conversations feel natural.
- Direct impact: Work closely with technical founders in a high-autonomy environment where your architectural decisions directly shape the company’s product and scalability.
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