6 Backend Development jobs in the United Kingdom
Senior Software Engineer - Java
London, London
£100000 - £130000 annum
ITRS
Posted 14 days ago
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About ITRS
Recognised as a Great Place to Work, ITRS is an Enterprise SaaS provider with industry-leading solutions. Our prestigious customer base includes 90% of the world's top investment banks. We are backed by leading private equity investors and are growing.
Our headquarters are in Shoreditch - London's tech hub – with offices in other UK and global locations from the Netherlands to Manila, NYC and Florida. We pride ourselves on a diverse, friendly, dynamic culture - with a focus on internal promotion and developing our people.
Scope of RoleThe Apps team in London is expanding and we are looking for a senior Java developer with interest and experience in system monitoring, time-series visualisation/analysis, or similar. We are looking for someone who can take an active and leading role in delivering domain specific monitoring solutions.
The team builds Apps which can monitor and report on the status of 10s of thousands of servers, processes, and business flows. We have several green-field projects in the pipeline which require smart UIs for incident investigation, root-cause analysis, signals and alert configuration. To accelerate the development, we are looking for someone who will work directly with the frontend developers and stakeholders to drive the product forward.
You will work with the wider applications team, reporting into the Apps Engineering Manager. As an engineer you will be hybrid, with 2 days per week in the London office.
Requirements
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will:
- Evolve solutions based on feedback.
- Collaborate with the team, including backend, frontend, UX and Product.
- Communicate App's data requirements to other teams.
- Provide contribution to improving the engineering teams' processes and standards.
- Support decisions on technical choices in projects, participating as a technical expert, defining solutions for our clients.
- Work with the Engineering Manager to provide delivery estimates and manage activities throughout the development lifecycle.
- Help deliver development projects from requirements, design to release.
- Pay attention to quality, maintainability, performance and testing.
Benefits
- Health Insurance and Dental Health Cover for you and your dependants
- Enhanced Pension
- Flexible Hybrid Working
- Enhanced Parental Leave
- Travel Insurance
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection
ITRS is an Equal Opportunity employer and Inclusion is part of our everyday life. We celebrate diversity and pride ourselves on providing an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and have a voice, allowing everyone to contribute equally. We remain committed to advocating inclusion, diversity, and equality into our ITRS family as we grow and enrich our business.
We welcome applications from everyone in the community as we recognise that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.
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Director of Backend Development
London, London
£130000 - £150000 Annually
Premier IT
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DirectorofBackendDevelopment
FullyRemote
$130,000-$60,000
English&RussianSpeaking
ThiscompanyareoneofthebiggestandmostsuccessfulbusinesseswithintheirnicheFinTechmarketspaceandhavemassiveplanstobuildbrandnewTech,Data&Deliveryteamsin2025.Thishascomeoffthebackofahugelysuccessful10+yearswheretheyhaveestablishedthemselvesinmultiplecountriesandpickedupnumerousawardswithintheindustry.
TheypartnerwithsomeofthebiggestglobalFinTechcompaniesandprocesslotsofdifferentdatavariantsacrosstheindustry.TheyarelookingforaDirectorofBackendDevelopment toleada200+teamtoenhacetheirbackendcapabilities&platforms,wheretheydevelopapplicationsusingPython,GolangorJava.Theyarelookingforexperience,avariedsetofskillsandtechnologiesanddesiretokeeplearning.Youwillbeheadinguptheentirebackendoperationandneedtohaveexperienceleadingatleast100+teamsinthepast!
ThisroleisfullyremotealthoughtheyhaveanumberofofficesacrossEuropeifyouwantedtorelocate.TheyarealsolookingforpeoplewithRussian&Englishlanguageskillswhichwillhelpbridgethecommunicationgapacrossvariousglobalteams.Relocationpackagesofupto 10kcanbeoffered.
RoleResponsibilities:
Salary: 130,000- 160,000
Benefits: 20%Bonus,ShareOptions,Pension,25DaysHoliday,PrivateMedical
Ifthissoundsofinterest,pleaseapplyandIcangiveyouacall.
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FullyRemote
$130,000-$60,000
English&RussianSpeaking
ThiscompanyareoneofthebiggestandmostsuccessfulbusinesseswithintheirnicheFinTechmarketspaceandhavemassiveplanstobuildbrandnewTech,Data&Deliveryteamsin2025.Thishascomeoffthebackofahugelysuccessful10+yearswheretheyhaveestablishedthemselvesinmultiplecountriesandpickedupnumerousawardswithintheindustry.
TheypartnerwithsomeofthebiggestglobalFinTechcompaniesandprocesslotsofdifferentdatavariantsacrosstheindustry.TheyarelookingforaDirectorofBackendDevelopment toleada200+teamtoenhacetheirbackendcapabilities&platforms,wheretheydevelopapplicationsusingPython,GolangorJava.Theyarelookingforexperience,avariedsetofskillsandtechnologiesanddesiretokeeplearning.Youwillbeheadinguptheentirebackendoperationandneedtohaveexperienceleadingatleast100+teamsinthepast!
ThisroleisfullyremotealthoughtheyhaveanumberofofficesacrossEuropeifyouwantedtorelocate.TheyarealsolookingforpeoplewithRussian&Englishlanguageskillswhichwillhelpbridgethecommunicationgapacrossvariousglobalteams.Relocationpackagesofupto 10kcanbeoffered.
RoleResponsibilities:
- 10+yearsbackenddevelopmentexperience.
- 5+yearsexperienceintechnical&peopleleadership.
- Confidentleadinglargeteamsofuptoatleast100.
- Essentials:PythonORGolangORJava,Linux,AWS,RestAPIs.
- CanbeaspecialistineitheroneofPython,GolangorJava.Noneedtohaveall3.
- Additional:Kubernetes,Node,Gitlab,SQL,DevOps.
- Goodcollaborationskillsandabilitytoworkacrossglobalteams.
- Excellentexperienceinleadingprojectsindevelopingbackendapplications.
- ConfidentRussian&Englishlanguageskills.
- TheysponsorandprovideVISAsupport.
Salary: 130,000- 160,000
Benefits: 20%Bonus,ShareOptions,Pension,25DaysHoliday,PrivateMedical
Ifthissoundsofinterest,pleaseapplyandIcangiveyouacall.
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Senior Software Engineer - Backend Development
OX1 1BU Oxford, South East
£70000 Annually
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Our client, a leading technology innovator, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in backend development to join their dynamic IT and Software team. This fully remote position offers the opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects, contributing to the design and implementation of scalable and robust backend systems. You will collaborate with a talented team of engineers, product managers, and designers to build cutting-edge software solutions that drive business value.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned backend engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding remote role. Our client offers a competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and a culture that fosters innovation and professional growth. Join a company that is shaping the future of technology.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain high-quality backend services and APIs using modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, Node.js).
- Architect and implement scalable and resilient microservices and distributed systems.
- Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
- Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and maintainable code.
- Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers.
- Identify and address performance bottlenecks and technical debt.
- Contribute to the design and evolution of the system architecture.
- Mentor junior engineers and share technical expertise.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry best practices in software development.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software 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 backend programming language and framework.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Solid understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and data modeling.
- Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
- Experience in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned backend engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding remote role. Our client offers a competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and a culture that fosters innovation and professional growth. Join a company that is shaping the future of technology.
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Senior Software Engineer - Backend Development
B3 1BB Birmingham, West Midlands
£75000 Annually
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Our client, a leading innovator in the technology sector, is looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join their expanding team. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute to groundbreaking software solutions from anywhere in the UK. You will play a pivotal role in the design, development, and maintenance of robust backend systems, leveraging your expertise in modern programming languages and architectures.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned backend engineer to contribute to impactful projects and grow their career in a dynamic, remote-first culture. If you are passionate about building scalable and reliable software, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve scalable backend software systems.
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in languages such as Java, Python, Go, or Node.js.
- Develop and manage APIs, microservices, and data storage solutions.
- Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality software.
- Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, best practices, and maintainability.
- Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and production issues.
- Contribute to architectural decisions and technology choices.
- Mentor junior engineers and share technical knowledge.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
- Ensure the performance, security, and scalability of backend services.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on backend development.
- Proficiency in at least one modern backend programming language (e.g., Java, Python, Go, Node.js).
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Solid understanding of database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) and data modeling.
- Experience in designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices.
- Knowledge of software development best practices, including Agile methodologies, CI/CD, and testing.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fully remote, collaborative team environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned backend engineer to contribute to impactful projects and grow their career in a dynamic, remote-first culture. If you are passionate about building scalable and reliable software, we encourage you to apply.
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Senior Software Development Engineer (Backend)
RG1 1AA Reading, South East
£65000 Annually
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Our client, a leading technology solutions provider, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Development Engineer with a strong backend focus to join their team in Reading, Berkshire, UK . This role is critical in designing, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable backend systems and APIs that power our innovative software products. You will be responsible for the entire software development lifecycle, from requirement gathering and architectural design to coding, testing, and deployment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in backend development using languages such as Java, Python, Node.js, or C#, and a deep understanding of database technologies (SQL, NoSQL). Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices architecture, and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is highly desirable. You will collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and QA engineers to deliver high-quality, performant, and reliable software solutions. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with a passion for writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code, are essential. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex projects, contribute to architectural decisions, and mentor junior engineers within a collaborative and dynamic environment.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement scalable backend services and APIs.
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in one or more backend languages (Java, Python, Node.js, C#).
- Develop and manage database schemas and optimize database performance.
- Implement and maintain microservices architecture.
- Utilize cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for application deployment and management.
- Integrate frontend components with server-side logic.
- Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure software quality.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and solutions.
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
- Troubleshoot and debug production issues, ensuring system stability and reliability.
- Contribute to architectural discussions and drive technical decisions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Backend Software Engineer or similar role.
- Strong proficiency in one or more backend programming languages (Java, Python, Node.js, C#).
- Extensive experience with database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
- Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Experience with microservices architecture and RESTful API design.
- Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Understanding of software development best practices, including CI/CD and Agile methodologies.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
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Senior Software Development Engineer (Backend)
M1 1AA Manchester, North West
£70000 Annually
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Our client is looking for a highly experienced Senior Software Development Engineer with a specialization in backend systems to join their innovative technology hub in Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK . This is a remote-first position, offering the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the development of scalable and robust software solutions. The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining backend services, APIs, and databases, ensuring high performance and reliability. Key responsibilities include:
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience in backend software development. Proven expertise in building large-scale distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is essential. Strong knowledge of database technologies, caching mechanisms, and message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) is required. Excellent problem-solving skills, a deep understanding of software design patterns, and experience with Agile development methodologies are crucial. The ability to work independently, communicate effectively in a remote team, and lead technical initiatives is highly valued. Join a leading tech company that fosters innovation and provides excellent career growth opportunities.
- Designing, building, and maintaining efficient, reusable, and reliable code in languages such as Java, Python, or C#.
- Developing and integrating RESTful APIs and microservices.
- Managing database design and optimization (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).
- Implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
- Writing comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
- Collaborating with frontend developers and product managers to define software requirements and features.
- Mentoring junior engineers and conducting code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.
- Troubleshooting, debugging, and upgrading existing systems.
- Participating in architectural design discussions and contributing to technical roadmaps.
- Ensuring the scalability, security, and performance of backend applications.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience in backend software development. Proven expertise in building large-scale distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is essential. Strong knowledge of database technologies, caching mechanisms, and message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) is required. Excellent problem-solving skills, a deep understanding of software design patterns, and experience with Agile development methodologies are crucial. The ability to work independently, communicate effectively in a remote team, and lead technical initiatives is highly valued. Join a leading tech company that fosters innovation and provides excellent career growth opportunities.
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