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# Backend Engineer (DataCosmos)

- **Company:** Open Cosmos Ltd.
- **Location:** Harwell Oxford, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Databases, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Cloud Platform System, Backend, Containerization, Deployment Automation, Production Code, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** May 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=da6597f0b41b7c10

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Python?, * Strong backend engineering experience with Go, Python, or similar languages

 * Experience with APIs, microservices, distributed systems, and scalable architectures
 * Good understanding of databases such as PostgreSQL and data modelling principles
 * Familiarity with cloud environments, containerisation, and DevOps practices
 * A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with strong problem-solving skills
 * A collaborative approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced scaling environment
 * Passion for technology and a genuine motivation to contribute to making space accessible and impactful

## Description

* Designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend services and APIs
 * Developing clean, reliable code in Go and/or Python
 * Improving platform performance, scalability, observability, and reliability
 * Working with cloud-native technologies including Docker and Kubernetes
 * Contributing to CI/CD pipelines, deployment strategies, and infrastructure improvements
 * Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions for real-world space missions
 * Supporting production systems and driving continuous improvement across the platform


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