Senior Backend Engineer

Intellisense
Cambridge, United Kingdom
7 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Java
Code Coverage
Code Review
Data Systems
Node.js
NoSQL
Queueing Systems
Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP)
Software Engineering
SQL Databases
Web Services
Data Processing
Technical Debt
Backend
Kubernetes
Information Technology
Docker

Job description

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll design and implement robust data solutions that meet both internal and client needs. You'll also play a key role in shaping how we build software-supporting junior engineers, setting standards, and helping teams deliver high-quality work., * Designing and implementing reusable data-processing features across multiple sites and product teams

  • Leading feature breakdown and planning at a service level
  • Maintaining and improving technical documentation
  • Setting and upholding code review standards, including testing and code coverage practices

Contributing to technology reviews and architectural discussions

  • Supporting and overseeing implementation work across individual sites
  • Identifying and addressing technical debt
  • Investigating, breaking down, and resolving bugs
  • Mentoring and supporting junior developers

Requirements

Do you have experience in Web services?, Are you passionate about building scalable data systems and solving complex technical challenges? We're looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our dynamic, global team. This is a remote-first role for someone who enjoys ownership, thrives on problem-solving, and wants to work on high-impact, real-world technology.

This role is best suited to an experienced engineer. You'll be expected to work independently on complex problems and, at times, liaise directly with clients., * Solid experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on data systems

  • Proficiency in Java and Node.js
  • Strong SQL skills and experience with both relational and NoSQL databases
  • Hands-on experience with message queues (e.g. NATS, Pub/Sub)
  • Experience building web services using REST and SOAP
  • Working knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker
  • Excellent communication skills and confidence working in distributed teams
  • A degree in Computer Science (or a related field), or equivalent practical experience

Benefits & conditions

  • Remote-first role with flexible working hours
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and meaningful data challenges
  • A collaborative, global team of talented engineers and domain experts
  • A continuous learning environment with real opportunities to grow and lead

About the company

At IntelliSense.io, we're pioneering Objective AI (ODAI), combining fundamental physics with AI to understand and characterise the physical world. Our platform delivers high-value decision recommendations, acting as role-specific co-pilots that augment human intelligence or enable autonomous systems. In short, we're building the brains behind smarter, more efficient operations.

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