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# Software Engineer (Backend)

- **Company:** Harsil
- **Location:** Greater London, UK (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Ruby, SQL Databases, Backend, Graphql, Restful APIs, Elixir
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2830495496-software-engineer-backend

## About the Role

* Experience of writing readable, testable, and maintainable code.
 * Solid programming skills in at least one backend language (Elixir, C++, Python, Ruby etc).
 * Strong understanding in API design (RESTful or GraphQL).
 * Good understanding in SQL.
 * Willingness to learn new languages / technologies., * You have experience in any functional languages (particularly Elixir).
 * You have experience in Google Cloud Platform, Terraform, and CI/CD tools.
 * You are interested in gaining full-stack skills.

## Description

* Build APIs to serve our user-facing web applications.
 * Model the business logic in relational databases.
 * Integrate with external APIs (e.g. Facebook, Google).
 * Help to evolve our system, improve automation, and make important technical decisions with us.
 * Review code and share knowledge., * Work with highly talented, passionate people and have fun along the way. We're all learning what it takes for a startup to reach unicorn status.
 * There are no layers of bureaucracy to jump through. Put forward a radical suggestion and know that the idea won't be killed until both sides of the debate have been fully understood and debated.
 * You'll have a front-row seat at an early-stage, fast-growing company that uses machine learning to disturb an existing problem area.


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