Junior Back-end Engineer

ivee
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Internship / Graduate position
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Junior

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

API
Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Cloud Computing
Code Review
Databases
Database Design
DevOps
Python
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Node.js
Systems Integration
Backend
GIT
Containerization
Front End Software Development
REST
Software Version Control
Go

Job description

This is a great opportunity to join a fast-moving engineering team as a Junior Backend Engineer. You'll help build and maintain scalable backend systems that power real-world applications, working closely with product and front-end teams. It's a hands-on role designed for someone early in their backend career who's excited to learn, ship, and grow., + Build and maintain server-side logic using modern backend frameworks (e.g. Node.js, Python, Go)

  • Work with APIs - designing, integrating, and maintaining RESTful endpoints
  • Support database design and optimisation (e.g. PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
  • Collaborate with front-end and product teams to deliver full-stack features
  • Write clean, testable, and maintainable code
  • Help improve system performance, scalability, and security
  • Participate in code reviews and learn from senior engineers
  • Stay curious and keep learning - especially in areas like DevOps, testing, or AI tooling

Requirements

  • 1-2 years of experience (including internships or personal projects) in backend development
  • Proficiency in at least one backend language (Node.js, Python, Go, etc.)
  • Basic understanding of how REST APIs work
  • Familiarity with databases and version control (e.g. Git)
  • Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail
  • A willingness to learn fast and take feedback
  • Bonus: any experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), testing frameworks, or containerisation

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