> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2022412-backend-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2022412-backend-engineer). 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). --- # Backend Engineer - **Company:** Gold Group - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £50,000.0 - £100,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Databases, Distributed Systems, Software Architecture, Spring-boot, Backend, Kotlin, Event Driven Architecture, Microservices - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5835799721 ## About the Role * Strong, recent commercial Java experience * Strong, recent commercial Kotlin experience * Strong commercial Spring Boot experience * Ideally 2+ years within a technology startup or scale-up * Experience working in smaller engineering teams where you've had genuine ownership * Strong understanding of backend architecture, APIs, databases and distributed systems * Ability to discuss technical decisions, architecture and trade-offs in depth * Comfortable taking a problem from initial requirements through design, development, testing and production What will make you stand out We're particularly interested in engineers who can demonstrate examples of: * Designing backend services or systems from scratch * Making and defending architectural decisions * Solving scalability, reliability or performance problems * Working with microservices and event-driven architectures * Taking ownership of business-critical product features * Working directly with product teams, founders or senior stakeholders * Seeing a startup product evolve and scale over several years The opportunity You'll join a product-focused technology business where engineering has a significant influence over the direction of the product. This isn't a role where you'll simply be handed tickets to complete. You'll be expected to understand the problem, contribute to the solution and be able to explain why you've chosen a particular technical approach. The company is open to strong mid-level or senior engineers, with a salary of up to £100,000 plus share options. The role requires 1 day per week in London. Please note: the company cannot provide visa sponsorship, so applicants must already have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. If you're currently building backend systems with Java, Kotlin and Spring Boot, have meaningful startup/scale-up experience, and enjoy getting into the technical detail of what you're building, I'd be keen to speak with you. ## 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) - [Kotlin Multiplatform - True power of native code reuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/4-kotlin-multiplatform-true-power-of-native-code-reuse) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Your next 10x engineer isn't in your city. Refactor accordingly.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100103-your-next-10x-engineer-isn-t-in-your-city-refactor-accordingly) - [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) - [Why Kotlin is the better Java and how you can start using it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/661-why-kotlin-is-the-better-java-and-how-you-can-start-using-it) ## Related Articles - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Frontend Developer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/233-frontend-developer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)