> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1444734-senior-software-engineer-backend](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1444734-senior-software-engineer-backend). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Senior Software Engineer, Backend

- **Company:** Nutrient
- **Location:** UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Web Services, Kubernetes Helm Charts, Backend, Build Management, Kubernetes, Software Coding, Terraform, Elixir
- **Published:** July 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a4832a5f46665208

## About the Role

* Experience in backend services and distributed systems
 * A track record running production workloads on Kubernetes and public cloud (we use AWS), ideally with infrastructure-as-code and GitOps practices
 * Strong coding skills: Elixir experience isn't required, we'll help you learn
 * A pragmatic approach to code: you appreciate clean architecture but know when good enough is the right call
 * A culture of direct feedback: you speak up when something isn't right and take feedback just as well

## Description

* Execute on the design and implementation of high-performance Elixir/Phoenix-based systems such as Nutrient's Document Engine and Web Services API
 * Design and build declarative infrastructure, robust, scalable and easy to observe and maintain (we are currently using Terraform, Terramate and FluxCD on Kubernetes, with Helm charts powering both our managed cloud and customer self-hosted deployments)
 * Operate and evolve our managed cloud platform: cluster lifecycle and upgrades, GitOps workflows, observability, and database operations, keeping it reliable, secure, and costefficient
 * Share ownership for architecture, tools and services, contribute to product development and customer success
 * Collaborate closely with a small, remote-first engineering team to ship features, debug hard problems, and continuously improve reliability
 * Meet in person with the team periodically to align and reflect, * Self-Starters: You take action without waiting for direction, turning obstacles into opportunities with creativity and persistence.
 * Owners: You take responsibility for solutions and outcomes, always looking for ways to improve what's within your control.
 * Doers: You're energized by progress, motivated to create meaningful impact, and eager to tackle challenges.


## Related Videos

- [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock)
- [Bringing digital education to refugee and host communities in remote regions of Africa](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/644-bringing-digital-education-to-refugee-and-host-communities-in-remote-regions-of-africa)
- [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon)
- [Build and Deploy a Fullstack App with Open Source Tooling](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/775-build-and-deploy-a-fullstack-app-with-open-source-tooling)
- [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape)
- [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean)

## Related Articles

- [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again)
- [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)
- [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)
- [What’s the Difference Between Frontend and Backend Development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/240-what-s-the-difference-between-frontend-and-backend-development)
- [Backend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/196-backend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023)
- [Frontend Developer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/233-frontend-developer-salary-in-the-uk)