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# Cloud-Native Distributed Systems Engineer - Data Platform

- **Company:** Viridiengroup
- **Location:** Crawley, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Infrastructure, Distributed Systems, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Performance Tuning, Backend, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Microservices
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815154096-cloud-native-distributed-systems-engineer-data-platform

## About the Role

A leading technology company in Crawley is seeking a Software Developer specializing in Data Platform and Distributed Systems. The role involves designing and developing a microservices-based platform and working with technologies such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Kafka, and Kubernetes. Applicants should have significant experience in backend services and be knowledgeable in data modelling and performance optimization. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working conditions, and various employee benefits including a wellness app and a generous leave policy.
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## Description

A leading technology company in Crawley is seeking a Software Developer specializing in Data Platform and Distributed Systems. The role involves designing and developing a microservices-based platform and working with technologies such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Kafka, and Kubernetes. Applicants should have significant experience in backend services and be knowledgeable in data modelling and performance optimization. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working conditions, and various employee benefits including a wellness app and a generous leave policy.


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