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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - Java/Python - **Company:** Anson McCade - **Location:** Leeds, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Databases, Persistent Data Structure, Software Debugging, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Elasticsearch, Python (Programming Language), Enterprise Messaging Systems, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, AWS Cdk, Pulumi, Enterprise Software Applications, Backend, SC Clearance, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Terraform, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** August 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/software-engineer-python/anson-mccade-job107785499 ## About the Role They're looking for experience with several of the following: Backend development: * Strong commercial experience with Java and/or Python * Experience building enterprise applications, APIs and backend services * Strong understanding of software engineering principles, object-oriented design and system architecture * Experience working with databases, data persistence and integration patterns Cloud & engineering practices: * Experience delivering applications on cloud platforms (AWS preferred, Azure or GCP also considered) * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices * Infrastructure as Code experience using tools such as Terraform, AWS CDK or Pulumi * Experience with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes * Knowledge of secure software development practices and automated testing Desirable Experience * Experience working with distributed systems and microservices architectures * Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging technologies * Experience with NoSQL technologies such as Elasticsearch * Experience debugging and resolving complex technical challenges * Experience contributing to technical projects within agile engineering teams * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Excellent communication and collaboration skills, Due to the nature of the work, successful applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC). Applicants will typically need to demonstrate 5 years of continuous UK address history, with no significant periods spent overseas (usually no periods of 30 consecutive days or more outside the UK). If you're looking for your next Backend Software Engineering opportunity and want to work on meaningful, enterprise-scale projects using modern technologies, we'd be happy to discuss the role in more detail. ## Description You'll be responsible for designing, developing and delivering high-quality backend services and applications using modern software engineering principles. Working within agile engineering teams, you'll contribute to solution design, architecture, automation and continuous improvement while helping deliver reliable, scalable systems for enterprise clients., * Design, develop and maintain scalable backend applications and services * Build secure, high-performing solutions using modern engineering practices * Develop APIs, integrations and distributed systems * Contribute to technical design, architecture and engineering best practices * Implement automated testing strategies, including unit, integration and contract testing * Deploy and support applications using cloud platforms, containers and CI/CD pipelines * Monitor, troubleshoot and improve application performance and reliability * Collaborate with engineers, architects and stakeholders to deliver high-quality technical solutions ## Related Videos - [Unleashing Potential Across Teams: The Power of Infrastructure as Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/930-unleashing-potential-across-teams-the-power-of-infrastructure-as-code) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Hosting a modern justice system](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/332-hosting-a-modern-justice-system) - [30 powerful AWS hacks in just 30 minutes: Boost your developer productivity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1624-30-powerful-aws-hacks-in-just-30-minutes-boost-your-developer-productivity) - [Terraform for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/3-terraform-for-developers) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk)