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# Backend Web Developer

- **Company:** ECM Selection Limited
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Salary:** £45,000.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Big Data, Django Web Framework, Python (Programming Language), Laravel, MariaDB, MySQL, Node.Js, Object-Oriented Software Development, SQL Databases, Flask (Web Framework), Express.js, Backend, Information Technology, Real Time Data, Docker, Golang, Microservices
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.ecmselection.co.uk/register/26996

## About the Role

In this role you will be working in a team developing interactive systems - not just websites - capable of monitoring high-throughput real-time data from around the globe. Tackling such a challenging problem with high reliability requires a practical approach to development, using well-tested and dependable technologies.

This role is suitable for new graduates with substantial relevant university projects, internships, or placement years. Candidates with more commercial experience will also be considered.

Requirements:

 * Top Computer Science or a STEM degree (1st or 2:1) from a prestigious university (Russell Group or similar).
 * Good knowledge of PHP and MySQL / MariaDB with large datasets (100GB+).
 * Understanding of a modern web backend language (PHP8, Python, Node.js, etc…) and framework (Django, Symphony, Laravel, etc…).
 * Full rights to work in the UK without time restriction.

This industry leading company is a great place to start or re-energise your career with their continuous career development programme and competitive starting salary. Their office is situated close to the train station in central Cambridge and there are opportunities to travel to their other offices across North America and Asia.

Keywords: PHP, Python, JavaScript, Go, Symphony, Laravel, Django, Flask, Node.js, Express.js, Gin, SQL, MySQL, MariaDB, OOP, Containers, Docker, Microservices



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