Backend Engineer

Altium LLC
Cambridge, United Kingdom
2 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

Remote
Cambridge, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Altium Designer
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Cloud Computing
Code Review
Relational Databases
Database Design
Software Design Patterns
DevOps
Distributed Data Store
Distributed Systems
Python
MySQL
Service Development Studio
Software Engineering
Systems Integration
Web Services
Snowflake
Backend
Kubernetes
Information Technology
Data Pipelines
Go

Job description

The Backend Engineer in Octopart is responsible for the design and maintenance of the systems, services, and data pipelines that power Octopart and other Altium products. You may expect deep technical challenges, high autonomy, and opportunities to contribute to product direction., * Design, develop, and maintain scalable web services using Go , Python , and related technology.

  • Integrate web services with other Altium and third-party systems.
  • Maintain data processing pipelines thathandle millions of electronic parts per day.
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, data platform engineers, and DevOps engineers, to ensure smooth integration and deployment of web services.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to the development of coding standards and best practices.

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience: Proven experience of at least 5+yearsinweb service development and system integration
  • Concrete experience with GoLang or Python
  • Understandingsoftware architecture principles and design patterns related to web services
  • Knowledge of database design and development using relational databases
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills; able to understand complex business processes and system workflows
  • Able to communicate clearly with other engineers and non-technical stakeholders
  • A strong sense of product ownership.

Required Technology Experience

  • Advanced knowledge of back-end development using Go or Python .
  • Experience in designing web services with "Top-Down"/ "Schema-First" approach. Having experience inGraphQL is a significant plus.
  • Experience in any Relational Database (e.g. MySQL) and distributed database (e.g.AWS RedShift, Snowflake)
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems
  • Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP)
  • Familiarity with containerised development
  • Familiarity with CI, CD, and Kubernetes isa plus.

Soft Skills

  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Attention to detail and strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning in a fast-paced environment

Benefits & conditions

? Private health insurance including dental coverage

? Pension scheme with company match up to 9%

? nilo.health, mental health and wellbeing support

? Remote working abroad program

? Professional development support and resources

? Employee referral program

? 28 days' holiday + public holidays and special leave

? Home internet and remote working allowance

? Flexible working arrangements available based on role and location

? Enhanced family and special leave

? Corporate membership rates with national gyms

? Free lunch, snacks, and drinks in the office

? Electric car charging stations, free office parking, bicycle, and scooter storage

? Our hybrid schedule

Our global hybrid model allows employees to work remotely two days per week. Our designated In-Office Days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. This is when we come together in-person as a team to collaborate, learn from one another, and accelerate innovation. Some exceptions apply.

About the company

Altium is transforming the way electronics are designed and built. From startups to world's technology giants, our digital platforms give more power to PCB designers, supply chain, and manufacturing, letting them collaborate as never before. * Constant innovation has created a transformative technology, unique in its space * More than 30,000 companies and 100,000 electronics engineers worldwide use Altium * We are growing, debt-free, and financially strong, with the resources to become #1 in the EDA industry

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