Skills

Communication Python PostgreSQL GitHub Kubernetes Architecture Programming Databases AWS Django Agile AWS Cloud Microservice FastAPI Terraform Microservices

Job Specifications

Back End Engineer – Hybrid – London – Up to £70k + Bonus

We’re hiring a talented Back End Engineer to join a fast-growing, product-led technology business undergoing major platform transformation. This is a brilliant opportunity for a Back End Engineer to build highly scalable systems that power modern customer and retailer experiences.

As a Back End Engineer, you’ll work in a collaborative engineering team where your ideas are valued and your impact is real. This Back End Engineer role gives you exposure to cloud-native architecture, microservices and large-scale data platforms in a fast-paced, Agile environment.

What you’ll be doing as a Back End Engineer:

• Designing and building highly scalable backend services

• Owning services from build through to deployment and optimisation

• Working closely with Product, Design and commercial teams

• Driving improvements in architecture, tooling and development practices

• Contributing through code reviews, pair programming and technical discussions

• Building and deploying services on AWS using cloud-native tools and services

Tech environment:

Python, FastAPI, Django, AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, PostgreSQL, OpenSearch, GitHub, Helm

What we’re looking for in a Back End Engineer:

• Strong commercial experience building backend systems in Python

• Hands-on experience working with AWS cloud services

• Experience working with cloud-native or microservice architectures

• Solid knowledge of databases, OO design, data structures and SOLID principles

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonus

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays + extra birthday day off

• Private medical insurance and wellbeing support

• Hybrid working model with London office and remote flexibility

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

• Modern office with regular team socials

If you’re a Back End Engineer looking for your next challenge, this is your chance to join a high-growth tech environment and make a real impact.

Apply now with your latest CV to be considered

About the Company

Anson McCade is a specialist recruitment agency focusing on four primary sectors: Quant Research, Trading & Risk; Digital & Data Analytics; IT & Cyber Security; Business Change & Transformation and Strategy. With offices in London, Belfast, Paris and Sydney, Anson McCade operates globally, working on mandates across Europe, Asia and US. In an ever changing business and technological landscape, the need for exceptional, agile talent is crucial to almost every organisation’s success over the long term. We target the highest c... Know more