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# Remote Polyglot Software Engineer

- **Company:** Spectrum IT Recruitment
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £60,000.0 - £80,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Migration, Data Structures, Linux, DevOps, Github, Interoperability, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle (Applications), SQL Databases, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Rust (Programming Language), Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, DevOps Tools - Open-source, Kubernetes, LLVM, Code Testing, Docker
- **Published:** June 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/remote-polyglot-software-engineer-manchester/2837994954-2/

## About the Role

* Proficiency in 3+ languages (e.g., C++, TypeScript, Python, Java, Rust)
 * Strong fundamentals in algorithms, systems design, and data structures
 * Experience with SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle)
 * Ability to pick up new tech fast and solve complex problems independently
 * Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, early-stage environment

Nice to Have:

 * Deep understanding of database internals or data migration
 * Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
 * Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps tooling (e.g., GitHub Actions)

The Stack:
Linux, C++, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, LLVM
Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub, Azure, This one's perfect for engineers who love tough problems, clean design, and working across languages and platforms. If that's you, drop me a message and let's have a chat.

## Description

They're building a platform that makes databases interchangeable - allowing enterprise applications to move seamlessly between different SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, etc.) without rewriting core logic. Think: zero-downtime migrations, deep system integration, and high-performance virtualisation.

What You'll Be Doing:

 * Building features for a next-gen database virtualisation platform
 * Tackling performance, scalability, and system interoperability challenges
 * Writing clean, well-tested code in multiple languages
 * Working cross-functionally with product, DevOps, and architecture teams
 * Helping shape the technical roadmap and scaling engineering processes


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