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# Software Engineer, Back-End

- **Company:** Aether
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £70,844.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Business Logic, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, DevOps, Django Web Framework, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Performance Tuning, Redis, Next.js, Simulation Software, Pulumi, ReactJS, Backend, Celery, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5889040961

## About the Role

* You thrive in early-stage, fast-moving environments.
 * You are technically sharp, deeply curious, and own outcomes.
 * You know when to ship fast and when to be rigorous.
 * You love solving real-world problems and optimizing complex systems., * 3+ years of backend experience in a production environment
 * Strong proficiency in Python and Django (or equivalent frameworks)
 * Deep understanding of relational databases and data modeling (PostgreSQL preferred)
 * Experience building and scaling REST APIs
 * Familiarity with cloud platforms (GCP preferred), containers, CI/CD
 * Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication

Nice to Have

We don't expect you to check every box, but the more of these you bring, the better:

 * Background in engineering, physics, math, or computational science
 * Experience with asynchronous tasks (Celery, task queues), Redis, and performance optimization
 * Familiarity with solar energy systems, CAD/3D modeling, or simulation software
 * Strong debugging skills and architectural instincts
 * Comfort working with modern frontend stacks (React/Next.js) or APIs consumed by them
 * Experience building B2B SaaS tools, quoting systems, or real-time apps
 * Contributions to infrastructure/DevOps, Pulumi, or observability tools

## Description

We're looking for an experienced Backend Engineer to take a lead role in developing our core platform. You'll work closely with the founders and product team to architect and build high-performance APIs, structure complex business logic, and contribute to systems that simulate solar energy, manage 3D projects, and power customer proposals.


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