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# Backend Engineer - SC Cleared

- **Company:** Anson McCade
- **Location:** Cardiff, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £149,500.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Code Review, Command-Query Responsibility Segregation (Software Development), Distributed Systems, Azure Service Bus, Backend, SC Clearance, Event Driven Architecture, Build Management, Information Technology, Event Sourcing, Api Design
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/backend-developer/anson-mccade-job108274957

## About the Role

* Proven commercial experience with CQRS (essential).
 * Event Sourcing and event-driven architecture.
 * Strong .NET / C# (Java considered, but C# preferred).
 * Azure, including Azure Service Bus.
 * API development and distributed systems design.
 * Experience leading or mentoring engineers.
 * Active SC clearance (essential, no sponsorship).

## Description

Contract: 6 months · Rate: £575/day inside IR35 (more available for the right profile) · Location: Remote-first, occasional travel if needed · Clearance: Active SC required

We're looking for a senior Backend Engineer to act as technical lead for backend development within a delivery pod, working for a UK national law enforcement agency through a global IT services provider. You'll own the design of event-driven, CQRS-based systems that underpin critical national services.

What you'll do

 * Lead backend development within your pod, setting technical direction and standards.
 * Design and build event-driven services using CQRS and Event Sourcing patterns.
 * Develop APIs and distributed services on Azure, using Azure Service Bus for messaging.
 * Review code and designs, and guide other engineers on architecture decisions.
 * Work closely with architects, product owners and delivery teams to ship secure, reliable services.