Backend Software Developer

Roles of this type sit within engineering teams that value clean, maintainable code and collaborative problem-solving. You could work on distributed systems, API design, microservices architecture and data pipeline development, often supporting cloud-native deployments across platforms such as Azure, AWS or GCP. The work could involve contributing to CI/CD practices, containerisation with Docker and Kubernetes, and integration with modern backend frameworks and tools., * Developing and maintaining backend services and APIs using Python, Django or related frameworks

• Contributing to microservices architecture and distributed system design
• Writing and optimizing SQL queries and managing data pipelines
• Collaborating on CI/CD implementation and deployment automation
• Working with containerisation tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Supporting cloud platform integration across Azure, AWS or GCP
• Contributing to code reviews and maintaining code quality standards
• Troubleshooting and resolving backend performance and integration issues
• Collaborating across teams to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions

• Proficiency in Python and experience with frameworks such as Django or FastAPI
• Strong understanding of API design, microservices and distributed systems
• Working knowledge of SQL and data management practices
• Experience with containerisation and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
• Experience with at least one cloud platform (Azure, AWS or GCP)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Ability to work in a London-based contract role

Nice-to-have

• AWS Certified Developer - Associate or equivalent cloud certification
• PCAP - Certified Associate in Python or PCPP - Certified Professional in Python
• Experience with microservices frameworks such as Spring Boot or similar
• Familiarity with monitoring, logging and observability tools
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform
• Knowledge of distributed databases or event-driven architectures

Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:

• Opportunity to contribute to large-scale, distributed backend systems
• Exposure to modern cloud platforms and containerisation technologies
• Collaboration with experienced engineering teams on challenging technical problems
• Scope to develop expertise in APIs, microservices and system design
• Potential for involvement in technical decision-making and architecture discussions
• Flexible working practices and modern development tooling
• Professional development through exposure to cutting-edge backend technologies and practices
• Contract flexibility and competitive daily rates reflecting market rates and your experience

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