Senior Backend Engineer - Microservices

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Engineer to join their fully remote engineering team. This role is critical for the design, development, and maintenance of scalable microservices architecture that powers their core platform. You will contribute to building resilient, high-performance services, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives in a remote-first environment and is passionate about backend development, clean architecture, and continuous improvement, working from anywhere in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy robust and scalable microservices using modern backend technologies.
• Write clean, efficient, well-tested, and maintainable code in languages such as Java, Python, or Go.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define and implement new features.
• Optimize application performance, database queries, and system architecture for speed and scalability.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth and automated deployments.
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development .
• Strong experience in designing and implementing microservices architectures .
• Proficiency with at least one modern backend programming language (e.g., Java, Python, Go, Node.js).
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases, caching mechanisms, and message queues.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus based on performance.
• Fully remote working arrangement, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous professional development budget for training and conferences.
• A collaborative and supportive team culture that values autonomy and innovation.