Summary: The Senior Backend Developer role involves designing and implementing advanced technical solutions to enhance government data usage and sharing. The position requires strong expertise in building APIs and secure data systems within an agile team environment. The developer will lead the creation of scalable backend solutions while promoting best practices and mentoring team members. This contract position is hybrid and based in London, Bristol, or Manchester.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of scalable data services and backend solutions.
• Build and maintain APIs and web services for government and citizen use.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align solutions with user needs.
• Ensure high-quality, secure, and maintainable code.
• Promote best development practices and mentor team members.
• Implement automated testing for CI/CD pipelines.
• Support hiring by reviewing applications and conducting interviews.

Key Skills:

• Proficient in Node.js, C#, Python, Java, Ruby, Shell scripting, JavaScript.
• Experience with ASP.Net Core and modern web frameworks.
• Strong API development skills.
• Knowledge of security protocols and software principles.
• Familiarity with microservices, serverless, and event-driven architectures.
• AWS expertise and hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Eligible for BPSS.

Salary (Rate): 650

City: London

Country: England

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT