Senior Backend Software Engineer - Application Development

Core Responsiblities

Leading the architecture, development, and maintenance of high-performance, scalable backend services that underpin our operational data and AI systems

Maintaining high coding standards through the development of guidelines, active participation in code reviews, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing among your team

Building robust APIs for use by front-end developers and interfacing external systems, and collaborating with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic

Designing efficient data structures and algorithms to manage large-scale and high throughput data

Optimizing applications for speed and scalability through performance analysis

Actively improve user workflows by collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless experiences across product boundaries and a cohesive user experience

Technologies We Use

Different backend languages, including Java, Rust, Python and Go

Distributed systems technologies such as Kafka, Cassandra, Elasticsearch and Spark

Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration

Industry-standard build tooling, including Gradle and GitHub

What We Value

A deep understanding of server-side logic, efficient data handling, and distributed systems

Strong focus on creating user-oriented workflows and solutions, crossing product boundaries to deliver cohesive and solid user workflows that ensure a seamless and intuitive user experience

Experience building high-quality software in a fast-paced CI/CD development environment

Ability to work collaboratively in teams of technical and non-technical individuals and understand how technical decisions impact the people who will use what you're building

Skill and comfort working in a constantly evolving environment with dynamic objectives and iteration with users

Active UK Security clearance, or eligibility and willingness to obtain a UK Security clearance is beneficial but not necessary

What We Require

6+ years experience in designing, developing, and leading features and improvements, as well as supporting and maintaining, live backend systems

In-depth understanding of data structures, system architecture, API development for microservices frameworks, distributed systems and other backend-related concepts and best practices

Engineering background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics or similar field

Strong coding skills with demonstrated proficiency in programming languages, such as Java, C++, Python, Rust, or similar languages

Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to iterate quickly with teammates, incorporating feedback and holding a high bar for quality