Senior Backend Engineer
Posted Today by Fruition Group
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
England, United Kingdom
Summary: A Senior Backend Engineer position is available for a 6-month remote contract in the UK, focusing on building and scaling data-heavy applications. The role requires expertise in Python or Java and involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to implement microservices-based architectures. Candidates should have a strong background in backend engineering and experience with modern technologies such as AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker. This opportunity is ideal for those looking to tackle technical challenges in a leading technology company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and scale mission-critical, data-heavy applications.
- Engage in the full engineering lifecycle from system design to development and delivery.
- Collaborate with an Engineering Manager and cross-functional teams.
- Shape and implement microservices-based architectures.
- Focus on improving performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Contribute to design discussions, code reviews, and knowledge sharing.
Key Skills:
- Strong background in backend software engineering with significant commercial experience.
- Advanced proficiency in Python or Java.
- Hands-on expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker.
- Experience designing and architecting systems end-to-end.
- Proven track record with complex, large-scale data applications.
- Product-driven mindset with experience in fast-moving tech-focused organizations.
- Additional skills with Kafka, Cassandra, gRPC, and microservices design are advantageous.
- Open-source contributions are a plus.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Senior Backend Engineer UK Remote 6 Month Contract A fantastic contract role has opened up for a highly skilled Senior Backend Engineer with strong expertise in Python or Java. This is an exciting chance to join a leading technology company known for its high engineering standards and innovative approach to distributed systems. In this position, the Senior Backend Engineer will play a central role in building and scaling mission-critical, data-heavy applications. You'll be involved across the full engineering lifecycle - from system design through to development and delivery - taking ownership of solutions that drive real impact. Working closely with an Engineering Manager and collaborating with cross-functional teams, the Senior Backend Engineer will help shape and implement microservices-based architectures, while making use of modern technologies such as AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and Kafka. You'll also focus on improving performance, reliability, and scalability, contributing to design discussions, code reviews, and knowledge sharing across the team.
Senior Backend Engineer - Key Skills & Experience: Strong background in backend software engineering, with significant commercial experience Advanced proficiency in Python or Java, with hands-on expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker Experience designing and architecting systems end-to-end Proven track record of working with complex, large-scale data applications Product-driven mindset and experience working in fast-moving, tech-focused organisations (e.g. start-ups or scale-ups) Additional skills with Kafka, Cassandra, gRPC, and microservices design are highly advantageous Open-source contributions are a plus This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Backend Engineer who thrives on tackling technical challenges and wants to make a tangible impact. The client is looking to move quickly, so if this sounds like the role for you, don't hesitate to apply. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.