Remote Backend Engineer

• Create exceptional backend solutions across a range of client projects, including new builds, updates to existing websites, API integrations, infrastructure configurations, and other server-side tasks
• Work with modern technologies such as PHP, WordPress, MySQL, SQL, Python, Wagtail, Heroku, and AWS, with performance, security, and scalability in mind
• Write clean, efficient, and secure code following best practices
• Test thoroughly, debug issues, and optimise performance to ensure reliable and seamless user experiences
• Contribute to code reviews and help maintain our high technical standards
• Work closely with frontend engineers, designers, and client-facing colleagues to ensure smooth delivery
• Communicate directly with clients when needed to explain technical decisions
• Support Producers and Support & Solutions Managers in scoping and technical planning
• Take responsibility for the technical quality of your solutions
• Contribute to internal best practices and help shape the future of our backend engineering processes
• Participate in solution reviews, submit and conduct code reviews, maintain technical documentation, and support continuous improvement

Technologies:

• AI
• API
• AWS
• Backend
• Cloud
• Django
• Frontend
• Heroku
• Support
• MySQL
• PHP
• Python
• SQL
• Security
• WordPress

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We are Substrakt, a UK-based company with global impact that helps arts and cultural organisations create exceptional digital experiences. We are a purpose-driven, B Corp accredited team that values creativity, openness, and continual improvement. This is a remote role for someone based in the UK, with a flexible working model that supports autonomy and work-life balance. We offer 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, your birthday off, an NHS cashback scheme, a £50 monthly wellbeing allowance, 6 days per year for professional development with a £500 budget, and regular team connection through mailers, meetings, awards, and bi-annual gatherings to museums, art galleries, and theatres. We also provide opportunities to join steering groups focused on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Internal Culture, Accessibility, AI, and Sustainability.

• Strong experience in backend development using modern frameworks and tools such as PHP, Python, WordPress, Wagtail, and Django
• Familiarity with relational databases such as MySQL and cloud infrastructure including Heroku, AWS, and Cloudflare
• Understanding of performance optimisation, secure coding practices, and scalable system design
• Enthusiasm for working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• A friendly and helpful approach to communicating directly with clients
• Initiative, a problem-solving mindset, and a drive to deliver high-quality work
• Openness to learn, share knowledge, and support others