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# Backend Engineer

- **Company:** AND Digital
- **Location:** Manchester, United Kingdom
- **Salary:** £54,208
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, TypeScript, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Build Management, Graphql, Front End Software Development, Text Summarization, Terraform
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5959033773

## About the Role

* You care deeply about producing high-quality work that delivers real value
 * You're comfortable navigating ambiguity and solving complex problems collaboratively
 * You bring strong expertise in your craft, alongside a willingness to keep learning
 * You communicate clearly and build trust quickly with clients and teammates
 * You're pragmatic, adaptable and outcome-focused
 * You enjoy sharing knowledge and helping others grow
 * You value low-ego collaboration and enjoy working as part of multidisciplinary teams, * Strong hands-on backend engineering experience, with depth in one or more of: Java, Node.js, TypeScript, Python or Go, and the ability to work confidently across multiple languages when needed.
 * Proven ability to design and build scalable, resilient, and maintainable backend systems, including REST/GraphQL APIs, event-driven architectures, and distributed services.
 * Hands-on experience with Azure and understanding of cloud-native patterns. Exposure to to GCP, AWS, or other Cloud Platforms would be a valuable plus.
 * Solid experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred), CI/CD pipelines, and modern deployment practices.
 * Comfortable working across the stack, contributing to frontend codebases when needed, even though your strength lies in backend and systems engineering.
 * Demonstrate ability to shape architectural direction, review designs, and use engineering good practice.
 * Able to take ownership of technical problems, make pragmatic decisions, and clearly explain reasoning to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders.
 * AI & Emerging Technology
 * Curious about emerging AI patterns, frameworks, and tooling, with the ability to apply them pragmatically in line with client needs.
 * Understands where AI meaningfully enhances backend systems (e.g., classification, summarisation, anomaly detection) versus where traditional algorithms are more appropriate.
 * Consulting & Client Delivery
 * Experience working in a consulting or client-facing environment, comfortable operating in ambiguous problem spaces and contributing to both solution discovery and delivery.
 * Able to balance client outcomes and technical integrity, adapting approach and communication style depending on context.
 * Acts as a trusted technical partner within delivery teams and with clients, influencing outcomes through clarity, pragmatism, and credibility.

## Description

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