backend engineer
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Are you a backend engineer who wants to work on genuinely interesting problems, at the cutting edge of AI and data? Our client, a fast-growing, Glasgow-based data and AI software company with ambitious plans - and we're looking for a talented backend engineer to help us build the next generation of their cloud-based platform., As a Backend Engineer, you'll be a key contributor in a fast-paced SaaS environment, working across the full product development lifecycle - from concept through to production. You'll collaborate closely with a talented team, tackle complex technical challenges, and have real input into the decisions that shape the product and the business. They primarily use Go/Golang on the backend, but if your background is in another backend language they are happy to support you in making the transition. What matters most is strong engineering fundamentals and a genuine enthusiasm for building great software., A cutting-edge AI and data software company in the UK is seeking a talented Backend Engineer to work on their innovative cloud-based platform. The role involves collaborating closely with a team in a fast-paced environment, tackling complex technical challenges, and...
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We're particularly keen to hear from engineers who are already embracing AI-assisted development tools, or who have a strong interest in getting up to speed with them. Whether you're using Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, OpenAI Codex, or exploring other AI tooling in your day-to-day work, we want to talk to you. They believe engineers who leverage AI tools effectively will be the ones who make the biggest impact - and we want people who share that mindset.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong backend development skills - we use Go/Golang but will support you if you come from another language
- Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL), including writing and optimising complex SQL queries
- Knowledge of distributed systems and building and supporting REST APIs
- Experience with containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes)
- Ability to drive a feature from concept to production across the full development lifecycle
- Strong communication skills - able to clearly articulate complex technical challenges and proposed solutions
- A collaborative, team-oriented approach with the ability to help drive consensus
Things That Will Make You Stand Out
- Active use of AI development tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or OpenAI Codex - or a keen interest to adopt them
- Knowledge of Kubernetes
- Understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript and frontend technologies
- Experience with Python for data processing
- Experience building and maintaining test frameworks
- Previous experience in a start-up or scale-up environment, helping to build and grow a product, If you're a backend engineer who's passionate about building great products, excited by AI, and ready to make a real impact in a growing company, we'd love to hear from you., Are you a backend engineer who wants to work on genuinely interesting problems, at the cutting edge of AI and data? Our client, a fast-growing, Glasgow-based data and AI software company with ambitious plans - and we're looking for a talented backend engineer to help us...
Benefits & conditions
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
- 33 days paid annual leave per year
- Share options
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Support for continuous learning and career development
- Access to a workplace mental health and wellbeing platform
- Contribution to workplace pension
- Death in Service scheme
- Regular team building activities and Lunch & Learns
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