Backend Developer
Robert Half International Inc.
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
2 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Temporary contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
EnglishJob location
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Java
API
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
C Sharp (Programming Language)
Cloud Computing
Code Review
Databases
Continuous Integration
Data Structures
Database Design
Distributed Systems
Python
Node.js
Ruby
SQL Databases
TypeScript
Backend
Kotlin
Containerization
GraphQL
REST
Docker
Programming Languages
Job description
- The Backend Developer will design, build, and maintain scalable Back End services, APIs, and distributed systems.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code across multiple programming languages.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Improve system performance, reliability, observability, and security.
- Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy.
- Troubleshoot production issues and participate in incident response when required.
- Work with cloud infrastructure, databases, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Review code, mentor teammates, and promote engineering best practices.
Requirements
We are looking for a talented Backend Developer who enjoys solving complex technical problems and is comfortable working across multiple programming languages and technologies. This is a generalist engineering role suited to someone who values adaptability, enjoys learning new tools, and can contribute across a variety of Back End systems and services., * The Backend Developer will have strong software engineering fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and system design.
- Professional experience building and operating Back End applications in production environments.
- Proficiency in at least two or morebackend programming languages such as:
- Python
- Go
- Java
- Kotlin
- C#
- TypeScript/Node.js
- Ruby
- Rust
- Experience designing and consuming RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs.
- Strong understanding of SQL and database design principles.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Familiarity with containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Benefits & conditions
The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.
About the company
Robert Half Technology are assisting UK's market leading media organisation to recruit a Backend Developer on a 6-12 month contract basis, * UK's market leading financial services organisation with offices in London