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Senior Software Engineer – Backend
United Kingdom
Full Time
3 weeks ago
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Key skills
Apache
Cloud
Distributed Systems
Docker
ElasticSearch
Java
JavaScript
Kafka
Kotlin
Kubernetes
Microservices
MongoDB
Node.js
NoSQL
Postgres
Redis
Spring
Spring Boot
SpringBoot
Analytics
Apache Kafka
NestJS
GitHub Actions
PostgreSQL
Elasticsearch
RESTful
GitHub
Caching
Agile
Scrum
CI/CD
SonarQube
OWASP
About this role
Role Overview
Design and develop scalable backend services using Node.js (NestJS) and Java / Kotlin (Spring Boot)
Build and maintain event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka
Develop RESTful and asynchronous APIs for internal and external services
Design and optimise data models using PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis
Deploy and operate services across Windows Server, Docker, and Kubernetes environments
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions to automate testing, security checks, and deployments
Implement and maintain cloud-native application architectures focusing on reliability, scalability, and observability
Integrate Elasticsearch for logging, search, and analytics capabilities
Ensure code quality and security standards using tools such as SonarQube, OWASP dependency checks, and TruffleHog
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices and architectural decisions.
Requirements
Minimum 5+ years of experience
Strong backend development experience with Node.js and NestJS
Solid experience building services with Java / Kotlin and Spring Boot
Experience working with Apache Kafka or other distributed messaging systems
Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL and MongoDB
Experience using Redis for caching, messaging, or performance optimisation
Hands-on experience with containerisation (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes)
Experience deploying or maintaining applications on Windows Server environments
Practical experience building CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
Familiarity with cloud-native architecture patterns (microservices, distributed systems, resilience)
Experience with Elasticsearch for search, logging, or monitoring solutions
Knowledge of secure development practices, including static analysis and security scanning tools such as: SonarQube, OWASP tools, TruffleHog
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
Tech Stack
Apache
Cloud
Distributed Systems
Docker
ElasticSearch
Java
JavaScript
Kafka
Kotlin
Kubernetes
Microservices
MongoDB
Node.js
NoSQL
Postgres
Redis
Spring
Spring Boot
SpringBoot
Benefits
Employer values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.
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