> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3223300-back-end-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3223300-back-end-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Back End Engineer - **Company:** Pontoon - **Location:** Manchester, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, User Authentication, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, OAuth, OpenShift, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Spring Cloud, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, AI Platforms, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Virtual Agents, Restful APIs, Microservices - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2955534094-2 ## About the Role * Strong backend engineering experience with Java, Python, Node.js or similar * Experience with APIs, microservices and distributed systems * Understanding of event-driven architecture and messaging * Experience with cloud, containers and Kubernetes/OpenShift * Knowledge of enterprise security, authentication and authorisation * Experience building reliable, production-grade platforms ## Description We're looking for two Backend Engineers to join a major UK financial services organisation embarking on an exciting technology transformation. You'll be part of a multi-year programme building a new enterprise knowledge platform from scratch, designed to connect AI services and applications securely with enterprise systems, tools, and data. This is a genuine greenfield opportunity where you'll help shape the architecture and build scalable, resilient services supporting AI agent workflows, enterprise knowledge access, integrations, and business process automation. What you'll be doing * Build backend services using Java 20% more focus on Python 80% and/or Node.js * Develop secure, scalable REST APIs * Design microservices and event-driven architectures * Work with Kafka/Pub/Sub * Conversant with GCP * Implement OAuth, SAML and SSO * Build cloud-native applications using Kubernetes/OpenShift and containers * Develop CI/CD, monitoring and observability capabilities * Work closely with AI, Data, Architecture and Security teams ## Related Videos - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Stop using Node.js like in 2020! What changed and what you can do today with Node.js](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100011-stop-using-node-js-like-in-2020-what-changed-and-what-you-can-do-today-with-node-js) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) ## Related Articles - [20 Essential Tools For Backend Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/218-20-essential-tools-for-backend-development) - [The 7 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/403-the-7-most-popular-backend-frameworks-for-developers) - [What’s the Difference Between Frontend and Backend Development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/240-what-s-the-difference-between-frontend-and-backend-development) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)