Back End Developer

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a talented Senior Back-End Developer to enhance their cloud-based systems. This role involves designing high-performance back-end systems using Clojure, architecting applications on AWS, and building containerized applications with Docker. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, optimize system performance, and mentor junior developers. Join a passionate team that values innovation and personal growth, where your contributions will shape the future of the company. Embrace this opportunity to work in a flexible environment that fosters collaboration and creativity.

Qualifications

• Strong back-end development skills in Clojure and AWS.
• Experience with microservices and database management.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain high-performance back-end systems using Clojure.
• Develop scalable APIs and microservices to meet business needs.

Skills

Clojure

AWS (ECS Fargate & CDK)

Docker

PostgreSQL

Microservices Architecture

Agile Collaboration

CI/CD Pipelines

Security Best Practices

Job description

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Senior Back-End Developer – Cambridge – Flexible Working

Our mission is to empower organisations by creating intelligent, scalable solutions that enhance employee skills and improve business performance. Our team thrives on pushing boundaries, embracing bold ideas, and driving technical excellence in everything we do. We’re looking for a talented Senior Back-End Developer to join us and help scale and optimise our cloud-based systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and maintain high-performance back-end systems using Clojure.
• Architect and deploy applications on AWS (ECS Fargate & CDK).
• Build and manage containerised applications with Docker.
• Develop scalable APIs and microservices to meet business needs.
• Optimise performance and ensure system scalability and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable code and enforce best practices.

What You Bring to the Role

• Strong back-end development skills, particularly in Clojure, AWS (ECS Fargate & CDK), and Docker.
• Experience in microservices architectures, database management using PostgreSQL and cloud infrastructure.
• Proficiency in writing clean, efficient, and testable code with a problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to collaborate in an Agile environment and contribute to high-quality software solutions.
• Experience with serverless architectures, containers and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong focus on security best practices in cloud-based systems.
• Ability to mentor junior developers and contribute to team development

We’ll give you the freedom to innovate, push boundaries, and make your ideas a reality. You’ll work closely with key stakeholders who are genuinely invested in your growth and development. As part of our team during this exciting stage of growth, you’ll have the chance to shape your career and help steer the company’s future. We’re a close-knit team of passionate people who love what we do. Our development team have been with us for years and are all about writing great code through collaboration, support, and having fun along the way! Whether you join us in tech to sales to marketing, we make sure everyone who joins us feels like they’re part of the family from day one!