Senior Software Engineer – Backend, Microservices, Cloud
Location: Not specified
Type: Permanent
About the Opportunity:
This role sits within a core platform team responsible for the first major entry point into a large-scale user generated content workflow. The team builds and operates services that handle content processing, collection, storage, management, auditing, and authentication.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will help design, deliver, and own backend solutions that extend client-facing product capabilities. You will work within a highly collaborative and well-organised engineering environment, partnering with engineers across global teams to evolve core platform services.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Designing, developing, and owning backend services with a strong delivery mindset
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Writing high-quality, well-tested code using TDD and BDD practices
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Participating in code reviews and promoting software engineering best practices
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Decomposing monolithic applications into modern, manageable microservices
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Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Senior Staff and Principal Engineers
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Developing product features with a security-first approach
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Triaging, investigating, and resolving production issues and outages
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Coaching and supporting junior engineers
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Contributing to engineering standards and continuous improvement initiatives
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Participating in on-call rotation and operational responsibilities
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Implementing monitoring and alerting for production systems
What You’ll Bring:
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5 plus years of experience working with backend technologies
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Degree in Computer Science or a related field
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Strong experience building scalable, cloud-native microservices
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Experience working in Agile environments using methodologies such as Scrum
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Proven experience developing RESTful APIs
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Proficiency in backend programming languages such as Java or Kotlin
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Strong understanding of software design principles, including SOLID and common design patterns
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Experience working with relational databases such as MySQL
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Experience implementing security best practices and ensuring compliance with security standards
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Strong problem-solving and communication skills
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Experience working with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or equivalent tools
Why Join:
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Work on high-scale platform services that sit at the core of a complex product ecosystem
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Opportunity to own backend systems used across multiple products
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Collaborative engineering culture with strong technical standards
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Emphasis on quality, reliability, and modern software practices
If you're interested or have any further questions on the role, please feel free to reach out to Eve Geddis directly on LinkedIn.
