Backend Developer

  • Full Time
  • Division: Engineering
  • Location: Solihull, B37
  • Salary: Up to £45,000
  • Start Date: ASAP
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We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Backend Developer to join a cross-functional engineering team. You will be reporting to the Engineering Manager and collaborating with wider teams to design and deliver high performance systems.

This is a great opportunity to be part of an extended team that changes lives through distance learning!

An amazing opportunity…

For an experienced Backend Developer to join a team of engineers, in a role that you can make your own, you will play an integral part in supporting the team and business in bringing innovative ideas to support digital transformation projects.

Full Time: Permanent role

Location: Solihull – B37 (Hybrid – 3 days office based)

Salary: Up to £45,000, dependant on experience

What you’ll get…

  • 25 days annual leave
  • Hybrid working
  • Working for an established family run business
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Opportunity to progress and grow with the business
  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment
  • Social team events
  • On-site parking
  • Casual Dress

What it's all about…

As a Backend Developer, you will be responsible for:

  • Developing and maintain scalable backend systems using microservices architecture
  • Design and implement efficient API’s
  • Write, test and maintain, clean and reliable server-side code
  • Collaborate with the Engineering Manager to understand project requirements
  • Ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend components
  • Optimise system performance, reduce latency and maintain high levels of security
  • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for efficient software delivery
  • Write comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and robustness
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practice

What we will need from you…

  • Previous experience working in a Backend Developer role, or similar position
  • Strong proficiency in modern JavaScript and TypeScript.
  • Extensive experience with Node.js and microservices development
  • Solid understanding of web service architectures (REST, GraphQL)
  • Experience using MySQL and distributed SQL databases
  • Proficient in writing unit and integration tests
  • Understanding of cloud-based infrastructure
  • Knowledge of container technologies, ideally Docker
  • Understanding of CI/CD practices and DevOps principles
  • Experience with Agile methodologies
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills
  • Self-starter mentality and a passion for continuous learning
  • Ability to prioritise workload and deliver to deadlines
  • A want to stay up-to-date with backend technology and contribute to innovate ideas Ability to explain technical information to business stakeholders

If you are interested in this Backend Developer position, please contact us for more information

Your CV will be carefully reviewed taking into consideration our expectations and criteria to meet the needs of the role, team, and the business.

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