5 Backend Development jobs in the United Kingdom

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for coding and a desire to build robust backend systems? Our client is seeking talented Graduate Software Engineers to join their innovative technology team. This is an excellent opportunity to launch your career in software development, gain practical experience, and contribute to exciting projects. This hybrid role combines the benefits of working in our modern office in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK , with the flexibility of remote work. You will work alongside experienced engineers, learning best practices in software design, development, and testing. Your responsibilities will include writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code, developing APIs, and integrating with databases. You will gain exposure to various backend technologies and programming languages, contributing to the full software development lifecycle. We are looking for individuals with a strong foundation in computer science principles, a keen eye for detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Familiarity with at least one object-oriented programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#) and an understanding of database concepts are essential. You will participate in code reviews, collaborate with frontend developers and other stakeholders, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our software products. Our client is committed to your professional growth, offering comprehensive training, mentorship, and opportunities for career advancement. This role is designed for high-potential graduates looking to make a significant impact.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs.
• Write clean, well-documented, and efficient code.
• Participate in the design and architecture of software solutions.
• Collaborate with frontend developers and other team members.
• Perform unit testing and contribute to integration testing.
• Debug and troubleshoot software issues.
• Learn and apply software development best practices.
• Contribute to code reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Assist in database design and management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
• Proficiency in at least one backend programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#, Node.js).
• Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Understanding of RESTful API design principles.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Enthusiasm for learning new technologies.
• Previous internship or project experience is a plus.

Our client is seeking an exceptionally talented Senior Software Development Engineer to join their innovative, fully remote team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced backend specialist to contribute to the development of cutting-edge software solutions that are transforming the technology landscape. You will be instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend systems, working with a modern technology stack. This role offers the flexibility of working entirely from your home office, ideally within the **Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK** region, but open to remote candidates across the UK. You will collaborate closely with a talented group of engineers, product managers, and designers in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve robust and scalable backend services and APIs.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in languages such as Python, Java, Go, or Node.js.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Architect and implement database solutions (SQL and NoSQL) for optimal performance and scalability.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and bugs in existing systems.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technology selections for new features and projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge across the team.
• Ensure the security and integrity of data and applications.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends in software development.
• Participate in agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Go, C#).
• Extensive experience with designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra) and data modeling.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team.
• Experience with distributed systems and asynchronous processing is a plus.

This is a fully remote position that offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects. If you are a passionate software engineer driven by innovation, apply now.

A World-Changing CompanynPalantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more.nThe RolenBackend Software Engineers

at Palantir build software at scale to transform how organisations use data. Our Software Engineers are involved throughout the product lifecycle, from idea generation, design, prototyping, and production delivery. You will collaborate closely with technical and non-technical teammates to understand our customers' problems and build products that solve them. We encourage movement across teams to share context, skills, and experience, so you'll learn about many different technologies and aspects of each product. Engineers work autonomously and make decisions independently, within a community that will support and challenge you as you grow and develop, becoming a strong technical contributor and engineering leader.nYour day-to-day workflow will vary, adapting to the requirements of our users and the technical challenges that arise. One day, you may find yourself collaborating with other engineers to architect a new system that enables a novel workflow, the next you could be fine-tuning performance to enable low-latency operational outcomes.nOur Product Development organisation is made up of small teams of Software Engineers. Each team focuses on a specific aspect of a product and work collaboratively to build cross functional capabilities, streamline user workflows and continuously improve our software's efficiency and reliability.nWe're hiring engineers who are passionate about solving real-world problems and empowering developers and end-users to do their work optimally. If you’re motivated to develop reliable, performant, scalable systems and design robust APIs and primitives, below are some examples of the types of product work you’d get to do in this role:nCore Responsiblities

Architecting, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable backend services that underpin our our operational data and AI systemsnMaintaining high coding standards through the development of guidelines, active participation in code reviews, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing among your teamnBuilding robust APIs for use by front-end developers and interfacing external systems, and collaborating with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logicnDesigning efficient data structures and algorithms to manage large-scale and high throughput datanOptimizing applications for speed and scalability through performance analysisnActively improve user workflows by collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless experiences across product boundaries and a cohesive user experiencenTechnologies We Use

Different backend languages, including Java, Rust, Python and GonDistributed systems technologies such as Kafka, Cassandra, Elasticsearch and SparknDocker and Kubernetes for containerisation and orchestrationnIndustry-standard build tooling, including Gradle and GitHubnWhat We Value

A deep understanding of server-side logic, efficient data handling, and distributed systemsnStrong focus on creating user-oriented workflows and solutions, crossing product boundaries to deliver cohesive and solid user workflows that ensure a seamless and intuitive user experiencenExperience building high-quality software in a fast-paced CI/CD development environmentnAbility to work collaboratively in teams of technical and non-technical individuals and understand how technical decisions impact the people who will use what you're buildingnSkill and comfort working in a constantly evolving environment with dynamic objectives and iteration with usersnActive UK Security clearance, or eligibility and willingness to obtain a UK Security clearance is beneficial but not necessarynWhat We Require

Experience in designing and developing features and improvements, as well as supporting and maintaining, live backend systemsnIn-depth understanding of data structures, system architecture, API development for microservices frameworks, distributed systems and other backend-related concepts and best practicesnEngineering background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics or similar fieldnStrong coding skills with demonstrated proficiency in programming languages, such as Java, C++, Python, Rust, or similar languagesnStrong written and verbal communication skills and ability to iterate quickly with teammates, incorporating feedback and holding a high bar for qualitynLife at PalantirnWe want every Palantirian to achieve their best outcomes, that’s why we celebrate individuals’ strengths, skills, and interests, from your first interview to your longterm growth, rather than rely on traditional career ladders. Paying attention to the needs of our community enables us to optimize our opportunities to grow and helps ensure many pathways to success at Palantir. Promoting health and well-being across all areas of Palantirians’ lives is just one of the ways we’re investing in our community. Learn more at

Life at Palantir

and note that our offerings may vary by region.nIn keeping consistent with Palantir’s values and culture, we believe employees are “better together” and in-person work affords the opportunity for more creative outcomes. Therefore, we encourage employees to work from our offices to foster connectivity and innovation. Many teams do offer hybrid options (WFH a day or two a week), allowing our employees to strike the right trade-off for their personal productivity. Based on business need, there are a few roles that allow for “Remote” work on an exceptional basis. If you are applying for one of these roles, you must work from the city and or country in which you are employed. If the posting is specified as Onsite, you are required to work from an office.nIf you want to empower the world's most important institutions, you belong here. Palantir values excellence regardless of background. We are committed to making the application and hiring process accessible to everyone and will provide a reasonable accommodation for those living with a disability. If you need an accommodation for the application or hiring process, please

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