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# Backend Software Developer.

- **Company:** Copello Global
- **Location:** Romsey, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Apache HTTP Server, Bash Shell, Code Review, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Backend, Gitlab, Git, Atlassian Tools, Apache Kafka, Video Streaming, Docker
- **Published:** July 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://copello.co.uk/jobs/3733-backend-software-developer/

## About the Role

* Python
 * Linux
 * Bash scripting
 * Git
 * Docker

 * Messaging or streaming technologies (e.g. Kafka or Apache Pulsar)
 * Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams
 * Tooling such as Atlassian or GitLab
 * Exposure to CI/CD pipelines

## Description

Copello are working with a leading technology and engineering company supporting customers across defence and security, delivering systems that operate in the most demanding and sensitive environments. As a Backend Software Engineer, you'll help deliver mission- critical software to keep the UK safe, secure and prosperous. You'll work on the feature development and maintenance of critical systems, solving complex, real-world problems, * Write clean, secure and maintainable backend code

 * Translate designs into working software, from concept to production
 * Contribute to code reviews and shared technical decisions
 * Design, build, test and document robust backend services
 * Apply appropriate patterns using proven and emerging technologies


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