Senior Backend Engineer
Orbis Group
17 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Temporary contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
Senior Compensation
£ 82KJob location
Remote
Tech stack
Java
API
Agile Methodologies
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Automation of Tests
Cloud Computing
Continuous Integration
Distributed Systems
Python
Prometheus
Test Driven Development
Grafana
Backend
Event Driven Architecture
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Containerization
Kubernetes
Low Latency
Front End Software Development
Functional Programming
Docker
Go
Microservices
Job description
- Build and maintain backend services and APIs in a Golang-first environment, with Python or Java experience welcome
- Work on distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven pipelines handling millions of requests with low latency
- Deploy and operate services on Kubernetes and Docker, leveraging AWS infrastructure such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and RDS
- Implement monitoring and observability using tools like Grafana and Prometheus to track system performance
- Collaborate with product, frontend, and analytics teams to deliver features that make a tangible impact on user experience
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and maintainable code practices
Requirements
- Golang / Python / Java: solid backend experience, happy to work in a Golang-first environment
- Scalable systems: experience with microservices, event-driven architecture, and high-throughput APIs
- Cloud-native: AWS or GCP experience, containerisation, orchestration, and horizontal scaling
- Product-focused mindset: enjoys building systems that directly improve user experience and business outcomes
- Collaboration: Agile, TDD, CI/CD, and comfortable working closely across teams
About the company
Our client is a leading, tech-first fintech building backend systems that power millions of users every day. They are looking for a Backend Developer with experience in Golang, Python, or Java who can contribute to scalable, high-performance systems and help deliver impactful products.