Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Software Engineer with a strong backend focus to contribute to their innovative technology projects in Stoke-on-Trent . You will play a key role in designing, developing, and deploying scalable, high-performance backend systems and APIs that power their core products. This position offers the chance to work with modern technologies, tackle complex technical challenges, and collaborate with a talented team of engineers, architects, and product managers in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust and scalable backend services and APIs using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Optimize application performance, database interactions, and system architecture for reliability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and QA testers to define requirements and deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code, participating actively in code reviews and technical discussions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and advocate for best practices in software development, including security and scalability.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software development experience with a focus on backend systems.
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern backend programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C#, Node.js) and associated frameworks.
• Experience designing and working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases.
• Solid understanding of API design principles (RESTful, GraphQL), microservices architecture, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing technical challenges.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and annual bonus opportunities.
• Flexible hybrid work model to balance office and remote work.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous pension scheme and other retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and attending technical conferences.