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# Backend Developer

- **Company:** VE3
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Information Technology Consulting, Continuous Integration, Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (Ajax Programming), Data Validation, Database Design, DevOps, Django Web Framework, Amazon DynamoDB, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Node.Js, NoSQL, OAuth, Performance Tuning, RabbitMQ, Prometheus, Swagger, SQL Databases, Management of Software Versions, Openapi, Data Logging, Google Cloud, Flask (Web Framework), Delivery Pipeline, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Backend, Rate Limiting, Fastapi, Containerization, Git Flow, Integration Tests, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Graphql, Celery, Front End Software Development, Api Design, NestJS, Restful APIs, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815155741-backend-developer

## About the Role

* Strong experience with backend development in Node.js and/or Python
 * API design best practices (versioning, error handling, rate limiting)
 * Database design and querying (SQL, MongoDB, or DynamoDB)
 * Experience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and API documentation (Swagger/OpenAPI)
 * Knowledge of security principles (input validation, CORS, XSS, etc.)
 * Git-based workflows and agile development practices, * Experience with GraphQL
 * Task queues and async jobs (Celery, BullMQ, RabbitMQ)
 * Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
 * Logging and monitoring (ELK, Prometheus, etc.)

Soft Skills

 * Strong problem-solving mindset
 * Clear documentation and communication skills
 * Team player with the ability to work independently

## Description

Overview

Location: City Of London, England, United Kingdom

We are seeking an experienced Backend Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and REST APIs using Python and Node.js. You will work closely with product, front-end, and DevOps teams to deliver high-performance, secure, and reliable systems.

Responsibilities

 * Build RESTful APIs and microservices using Node.js (Express/NestJS) and/or Python (FastAPI/Django/Flask)
 * Design and manage relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
 * Implement user authentication and authorization (OAuth2, JWT)
 * Integrate with 3rd-party APIs and external services
 * Optimize system performance and monitor API uptime
 * Write unit/integration tests
 * Collaborate on DevOps, CI/CD, and deployment workflows

Required Skills

 * Strong experience with backend development in Node.js and/or Python
 * API design best practices (versioning, error handling, rate limiting)
 * Database design and querying (SQL, MongoDB, or DynamoDB)
 * Experience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and API documentation (Swagger/OpenAPI)
 * Knowledge of security principles (input validation, CORS, XSS, etc.)
 * Git-based workflows and agile development practices

Nice to Have

 * Experience with GraphQL
 * Task queues and async jobs (Celery, BullMQ, RabbitMQ)
 * Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
 * Logging and monitoring (ELK, Prometheus, etc.)

Soft Skills

 * Strong problem-solving mindset
 * Clear documentation and communication skills
 * Team player with the ability to work independently

Seniority level

 * Associate

Employment type

 * Full-time

Job function

 * Information Technology

Industries

 * IT Services and IT Consulting


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