Senior Software Engineer - Backend
- bristol, south west england, BS1 4DG, United Kingdom
- Remote
- Full time
- £75,000 - £75,000 Per Annum
Job Description
About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Software Engineer specializing in backend development to join their fully remote team. This role is pivotal in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and robust backend systems that power their core services. You will work on challenging projects, contributing to architectural decisions and implementing best practices in software development. This is a remote-first position, offering flexibility and the opportunity to collaborate with a talented, geographically distributed team, making a significant impact on the company's technology roadmap.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy scalable backend services and APIs using robust programming languages and frameworks.
- Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions.
- Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code.
- Optimize application performance, database queries, and system architecture for scalability and reliability.
- Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and mentorship to junior team members.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.
- Contribute to architectural discussions and technology choices.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
- Strong proficiency in one or more backend languages such as Python, Java, Node.js, or Go.
- Extensive experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
- Solid understanding of relational and non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is highly desirable.
- Proficiency with version control systems like Git.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus structure.
- Fully remote working environment, offering excellent flexibility.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off and holidays.
- Opportunities for professional growth, including conference attendance and training budgets.
- A collaborative culture that values innovation and technical excellence.


