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Building Data, Software & DevOps teams in the UK | The Talent Driving The Data and AI Revolution

SENIOR BACKEND ENGINEER

HYBRID ROLE - 1 day a week in office

LONDON

Are you looking to take ownership of backend systems in a role that offers great benefits, hybrid working, and the chance to work with modern cloud technologies?

THE COMPANY

This fast-growing organisation operates in the digital space, delivering innovative technology solutions that drive real business impact. They are expanding their engineering team and investing in cutting-edge products that leverage data, automation, and scalable cloud platforms.

THE ROLE

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll be responsible for building and maintaining scalable systems and services that underpin the company's technology strategy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and delivering backend software solutions aligned with the engineering roadmap
• Supporting solution design, infrastructure setup, testing, and maintenance
• Ensuring services remain robust, secure, and up-to-date with user feedback and evolving requirements
• Building new features and optimising existing systems for performance and scalability
• Upholding engineering best practices across cost efficiency, compliance, and quality
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams and communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong proficiency in Python, with scalable, maintainable, test-driven development (TDD)
• Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining systems on GCP or AWS
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions) and Docker
• Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs (Django/DRF or FastAPI)
• Strong knowledge of secure software development and engineering best practices

Highly desirable skills:

• Experience with Generative AI / LLMs
• Knowledge of different database types (SQL, NoSQL, graph, document)
• Exposure to front-end technologies (TypeScript, Vue.js or React) for effective collaboration with frontend teams
• Cloud platform certifications

THE BENEFITS

The successful Senior Backend Engineer will receive:

• Salary up to £80,000
• 25 days holiday (+ option to buy 5 more)
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Enhanced family leave, life assurance & income protection
• Medical cash plan, health & wellbeing contribution
• Sabbatical options and referral bonuses
• Railcard & season ticket loan, Ride to Work scheme
• Home office equipment support
• Free lunches and office perks
• Learning & development support with access to training platforms
• Regular team socials and holiday celebrations

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious backend engineer who wants to build impactful systems, shape engineering best practice, and grow within a forward-thinking tech environment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.