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# Backend Software Engineer

- **Company:** Harvey Nash
- **Location:** Glasgow, UK (Remote available)
- **Salary:** £104,000.0 - £124,800.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Computer Programming, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, Gradle, Groovy, MariaDB, Apache Maven, MySQL, Node.Js, TypeScript, Web Application Frameworks, Scripting, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Backend, Vue.js, Webpack, AngularJS, Integration Tests, Build Tools, Front End Software Development, React Redux, Restful APIs, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5822415727

## About the Role

* Technology knowledge - Demonstrable experience in the minimum of 4 Of the below:
 + Particular working experience with Java 8+
 + Experience in using Spring/Spring Boot frameworks
 + Experience in designing and developing RESTful microservices
 + Experience writing unit and integration tests
 + Experience with CI/CD, including build tools (Jenkins, Groovy/Gradle, Maven, etc)
 + Experience with AWS, Docker containers & associated tooling

 * General knowledge - Demonstrable Experience in a minimum of three of the below practices and design patterns:
 + Server-side and front-end coding
 + Programming Best Practices (i.e. Clean Code, SOLID, etc.)
 + Are familiar with good continuous integration and continuous delivery principles
 + Experience of microservice design patterns

 * Demonstrable Experience in a minimum of 3 of these bridging the gap between the technical and non-technical
 + Translate technical concepts between infrastructure, delivery management and service management so they are understood by all
 + Able to speak on behalf of technical and development teams and facilitate the relationships with indirect stakeholders
 + Able to share knowledge and mentor (potentially non-technical) colleagues

Desirable Skills & Experience

 * Proficiency in both Java (particular in Sprint Boot) and JS would be advantageous
 * Knowledge of multiple JS frameworks and tools (e.g. React, Angular, Vue, NodeJS, Redux, Typescript, Webpack, Jest)
 * Working experience with MySQL compatible DBs (MySQL, RDS, Aurora, MariaDB)
 * Experience with Docker/Bash/Shell Scripting

This role has been deemed Outside IR35 by the client. Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Please click the link to apply.

## Description

* Work across technical teams formed of supplier, contract and permanent resource
 * Develop new features in a secure way in line with industry best-practices
 * Provide production support and support on fixing application issues
 * Identifying production and non-production application defects
 * Train and knowledge share with colleagues
 * Looking ahead for future opportunities or blockers, and ensuring decisions by teams align with the technical direction
 * Identify operational improvements and work to ensure a stable service that can be enhanced
 * Anticipate and mitigate against project challenges or risks


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