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# Backend Software Engineer

- **Company:** Signal
- **Location:** UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Artificial Intelligence, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Data as a Services, Information Engineering, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Cloud Services, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, .NET Core, Backend, Fastapi, Kubernetes, Production Code, Docker, Service Stack, Microservices
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/backend-software-engineer-python-signal-8367047

## About the Role

* 3+ years professional software engineering experience
 * Strong CS fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, system design)
 * Python / FastAPI for server-side development
 * SQL database experience
 * Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
 * Strong debugging and problem-solving abilities
 * Effective use of AI tools in development workflow
 * Excellent English communication (written & verbal)
 * Comfortable with ambiguity and changing requirements in an experimental environment

Nice-to-have Skills:

 * C# / .NET
 * Experience working in Data Science or Data Engineering teams

## Description

As the Signal Ocean Platform continues to grow, we're expanding our engineering team. We're looking for a Software Engineer capable of building and maintaining scalable back-end data services (primarily in Python) within the Modelling & Data Services team. Signal's Software Engineers work closely with data science, design, product, and business analysis professionals to develop robust solutions for the highly entrepreneurial domain of shipping., * Design and develop efficient, production-ready backend services - Transform prototypes and specifications into robust, scalable Python microservices that meet quality standards, performance requirements, and monitoring best practices

 * Collaborate with data scientists and analysts - Act as a technical implementation partner, taking research prototypes and converting them into production-grade code with proper testing, error handling, and observability
 * Maintain existing microservices - Investigate production issues, implement fixes, and enhance monitoring capabilities across the freight solutions backend ecosystem
 * Ensure code quality and best practices - Write well-tested, documented code following software engineering standards; conduct code reviews and establish quality benchmarks for the team, * Opportunity to work alongside experienced people with deep knowledge in software engineering, data science & shipping business who are always eager to mentor.
 * Signal's hybrid work policy currently includes 9 on-site working days per month, during which our happy hour events take place.
 * 2-4 weeks of onboarding training to prepare you for your new role, having the opportunity to meet about 30 trainers while diving deep into our products and/or the shipping world.
 * Career growth opportunities and a structured development discussion every 4 months.
 * Personal learning budget for training, seminars, conferences (750 to 2000 EUR annually depending on seniority).
 * Regular team bonding events and activities.
 * Fitness benefits to support your health and wellbeing


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