Summary: The role of Senior Backend Engineer focuses on designing and building API solutions using Kotlin, with a strong emphasis on performance optimization and data storage. The position requires collaboration with a UK-based team and involves mentoring junior developers. The contract is for 6 months and is classified as inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and build backend features using Kotlin
• Support component design, development, and maintenance, ensuring technical quality standards
• Define structured practices for source code management, execution, and deployment
• Design and support data storage solutions
• Optimize application performance for speed and scalability
• Maintain version control and build processes using appropriate tools
• Gather feedback and build solutions to mitigate potential problems
• Assist with the analysis of client requirements
• Support the delivery architect in project execution for timely delivery

Key Skills:

• Kotlin (Java acceptable)
• PostgreSQL
• AWS
• Terraform
• Docker
• Experience in technical development and design
• Agile environment experience
• Mentoring skills for junior developers
• Strong empathy and people skills
• Understanding of security and performance considerations
• Knowledge of architectural and design patterns
• Familiarity with open-source technologies and tools
• Excellent analytical and multitasking skills
• Strong collaboration skills

Salary (Rate): 550

City: Greater London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT