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Designs and maintains the server-side systems, APIs, and data layers that power scalable and secure applications.
About the Company
This organisation operates systems where performance, reliability, and scalability are critical. Backend development is treated as a core discipline, with a strong emphasis on system design, data integrity, and long-term sustainability.
The culture values thoughtful engineering, clear documentation, and collaboration between backend, frontend, and operations teams.
Typical benefits include flexible working arrangements, exposure to large-scale systems, and opportunities for technical specialisation.
The Role
As a Backend Developer, you will focus on building and maintaining the core services, APIs, and data infrastructure that underpin applications. You will work closely with other engineers to ensure systems are robust, secure, and capable of supporting growth.
The role involves designing scalable architectures, optimising performance, and ensuring data consistency across services.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement backend services and APIs
- Develop and maintain databases and data models
- Ensure systems are secure, scalable, and resilient
- Optimise performance and reliability
- Collaborate with frontend and platform teams
- Participate in architectural discussions and reviews
- Investigate and resolve production issues
- Contribute to technical documentation and standards
What We’re Looking For
- Strong backend development experience
- Understanding of distributed systems and APIs
- Experience working with databases and data modelling
- Ability to reason about scalability and performance
- Clear communication and documentation skills
- Pragmatic, problem-solving approach
Tools & Environment
You may work with:
- Backend programming languages and frameworks
- Relational and non-relational databases
- Cloud infrastructure and hosting platforms
- Monitoring and logging tools
- CI/CD and version control systems
How Success Is Measured
- Stability and performance of backend systems
- Quality of system design and documentation
- Ability to support product and business requirements
- Reduction in incidents and technical debt
- Collaboration with other engineering teams
Benefits & Progression
Backend Developers often progress into senior engineering, systems architecture, or platform-focused roles. Benefits typically include flexible working, training opportunities, and the chance to work on complex, high-impact systems.
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