> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2174889-platforms-software-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2174889-platforms-software-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).

---

# Platforms Software Engineer

- **Company:** Bolt6
- **Location:** London, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £60,000.0 - £65,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Web Development, Python (Programming Language), Enterprise Messaging Systems, Software Architecture, Software Maintenance, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Web Applications, Backend, Git, Kubernetes, Real Time Data, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Docker
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5852587330

## About the Role

* 3+ years of professional software development experience
 * Strong experience programming in Python
 * Strong experience with TypeScript and modern web development
 * Full-stack development experience, with an understanding of both backend and frontend systems
 * Experience designing and building RESTful APIs
 * Good understanding of software architecture, design principles and writing maintainable code
 * Proficient with Git and modern software development workflows
 * Experience with Kubernetes or other container orchestration technologies
 * Experience with software containers such as Docker or Podman
 * Strong problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills
 * A flexible, self-starting approach, with the initiative to pick up and develop projects independently
 * Experience owning projects end-to-end: working with stakeholders to scope the development requirements; fast iteration; deploying to production; and working with users to manage feedback and fixes
 * Intellectual curiosity and a desire to ask the right questions to get to the bottom of complex problems
 * The ability to quickly understand unfamiliar systems and technologies
 * The ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines whilst remaining organised

Nice to Haves

 * Experience working in a sports technology, broadcast, data or visualisation environment
 * A love of sport!

## Description

This is a hands-on development role with opportunities to work across the stack. You'll be comfortable working with Python and TypeScript, building reliable backend services and APIs as well as contributing to web applications and internal tooling.

 * Design, develop and maintain software across our Platforms ecosystem
 * Build and maintain APIs and backend services that provide real-time data to applications
 * Develop web applications and user interfaces using TypeScript and modern web technologies
 * Build internal tools and systems that improve efficiency, reliability and operational workflows
 * Work across the full software development lifecycle, from understanding requirements through to development, testing, deployment and ongoing support
 * Design and implement robust, scalable and maintainable software
 * Integrate with data sources, messaging systems and other internal and external services
 * Work closely with developers, product teams and technical stakeholders to understand problems and develop effective solutions
 * Contribute to technical decisions and help shape the architecture and direction of our Platforms technology
 * Identify opportunities to improve existing systems, processes and ways of working


## Related Videos

- [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94)
- [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered)
- [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock)
- [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company)
- [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)
- [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews)

## Related Articles

- [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)
- [Fullstack Developer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/251-fullstack-developer-salary-uk)
- [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)
- [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers)
- [Frontend Developer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/233-frontend-developer-salary-in-the-uk)
- [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)