Senior Backend Engineer Contractor (Java / Ruby focused) | Fully Remote / EU-Based | Rate £550-650pd, Outside IR35 | 12-months Contract Length
Posted 3 days ago by Owen Thomas | Pending B Corp™ on Linkedin
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Backend Engineer Contractor role focuses on developing robust backend services primarily using Java and Ruby within a tech-driven team. This fully remote position is aimed at experienced contractors who can contribute to scalable systems and optimize performance. The role emphasizes collaboration with product and platform teams while supporting legacy codebases as needed. The contract is for 12 months and is classified as outside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Designing and building robust backend services across Java, Python, and Rust-based systems
- Collaborating with product and platform teams to scale critical infrastructure
- Contributing to performance optimisation, secure coding, and clean architecture decisions
- Supporting legacy Ruby codebases or integrations where needed
Key Skills:
- Senior-level backend experience with both Java and Python in production systems
- Proven work with Rust (production experience strongly preferred)
- Familiarity with Ruby or willingness to support legacy pieces if required
- Strong grasp of APIs, cloud-native systems, and scalable architecture
- Freelance mindset: able to hit the ground running, communicate clearly, and add value fast
Salary (Rate): 650
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT