Software Development Engineer

Are you interested in working with a team of exceptional and committed engineers who can help you realise your potential to become a phenomenal engineer?, * Compose, build, and maintain reliable, high-performance backend services and APIs

• Collaborate closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver end-to-end features
• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback
• Contribute to architectural discussions and help build technical direction
• Write clean, well-tested, well-documented code
• Help identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and reliability issues
• Build tooling and automation to reduce operational burdens
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to an encouraging team culture

• 2-6 years of professional backend engineering experience
• Proficiency in one or more backend languages (e.g. Java, Python, Go, Scala, Node.js)
• Experience building and maintaining RESTful or GraphQL APIs
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and microservices architecture
• Understanding of databases - relational and/or NoSQL
• Experience developing with Spring, Spring Boot, and Hibernate
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and methodologies, including tools such as Argo CD
• Experience working with monitoring platforms like New Relic, Datadog, Splunk, Prometheus, or Grafana
• Exposure to infrastructure and deployment tooling such as Terraform, Docker, or Kubernetes
• A collaborative approach and clear written and verbal communication skills
• Curiosity, a growth mindset, and a dedication to continuous learning

We are believe that when people feel seen, supported, and challenged, they do their best work. We have a range of benefits designed to support the whole you in all aspects of life

• Generous holiday entitlement, plus additional company wellbeing days and all Scottish public holidays

• Wellbeing reimbursement programs

• Employee assistance programs for mental health and wellbeing

• General health assessment and cancer screening programs

• Private medical and dental insurance

• Vision reimbursement

• Life and income protection insurance

• Business travel medical and accident insurance

• Competitive salary and equity/stock participation

• Pension plan

• Workplace ISA scheme

• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

• Paid parental and partner leave

• Adoption assistance program

• Community Matching Grant Program for charitable donations and volunteering

• Adobe Community Fund grants and local impact teams

• Reimbursement schemes for education and professional development

• A culture of internal mobility and career progression

Our team is looking for a Mid-Level Backend Engineer to join the group developing Adobe's Administration Platform - a collaborative and multi-skilled engineering team located in Edinburgh, crafting scalable, high-impact systems that serve millions globally. This is a role for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, values clear communication, and wants to grow in an environment that invests in its people. Our engineers are at the forefront of integrating AI into the software development process - from intelligent code assistance to testing and automation, You'll have the opportunity to help shape how we build software for the future - and you'll do it alongside people who care deeply about software, inclusion, and each other., Adobe holds a 4.1 Glassdoor rating and has been recognised as a Glassdoor Best Place to Work for both 2025 and 2026. Building an inclusive, diverse team is central to everything we do, and we are committed to a fair, transparent, and encouraging hiring experience for everyone. We know that diverse teams build better products! If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know - we're happy to accommodate. About Adobe Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe's industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity. Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We're on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours. Let's Adobe together At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture, focus on people, purpose and community, Adobe for All, comprehensive benefits programs, the stories we tell, the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create., At Adobe, we empower employees to innovate with AI - and we look for candidates eager to do the same. As part of the hiring experience, we provide clear guidance on where AI is encouraged during the process and where it's restricted during live interviews. See how we think about AI in the hiring experience.