Backend Developer

TN United Kingdom; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Backend Developer to join their innovative team. In this exciting role, you will design and engineer software solutions that address mission-critical challenges for national security clients. Collaborating across multiple projects, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to groundbreaking strategies. This company values diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive environment that empowers every individual to thrive. With a commitment to mental health and wellbeing, you will enjoy a flexible work schedule and a range of perks, making this a fantastic opportunity for growth and impact.

Benefits

Flexi-time

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday plus public holidays

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Qualifications

• Experience with backend frameworks and cloud services.
• Familiarity with message brokering and queueing systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software solutions for national security.
• Integrate and develop against open-source components.

Skills

Python

Java

C#

Go

SQL

NoSQL

Linux

Microservices

AWS

Azure

Tools

Git

Ansible

Terraform

Vagrant

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Job Description for Backend Developer

As a Backend Developer, you’ll design, develop, and engineer software and products for Roke’s National Security customers. This involves creating innovative solutions to mission-critical customer problems, integrating and developing against open-source components and frameworks, and understanding and applying new and emerging technologies.

You’ll have the opportunity to work across multiple projects and innovation tasks, supporting your professional and career development. This could lead to other opportunities such as concept work, pre-sales, and developing innovation strategies.

Roke is a leading technology & engineering company with clients spanning National Security, Defence, and Industry. We work alongside our customers to solve complex and unique challenges by bringing the physical and digital worlds together.

The Key Requirements

You will use a range of technologies, and should know some of the following:

• Python, Java, C#, or Go, and supporting backend frameworks
• SQL and NoSQL database systems
• Linux-based operating systems – Ubuntu, Centos/RHEL, Android, etc.
• Message brokering, serialization, and queueing systems
• Microservices, containers, and hosts
• Infrastructure as Code – Vagrant, Ansible, Terraform
• AWS and Azure Cloud
• Git and version control systems

If you do not know all of the above, please still apply as help and support will be provided.

Built over a 60-year heritage, Roke offers specialist knowledge in sensors, communications, cyber, AI, and ML. We change how organizations think and act through dynamic insights from multi-layer data analysis. Our mission is to keep everyone safe through innovative, technical solutions.

Joining a team united by purpose and ambition, you’ll be at the heart of an exciting growth journey: having doubled in size over the last 4 years, we plan to double our headcount by 2027. At Roke, every individual counts. We push technical boundaries, re-invest in product innovation, and empower our people to make a difference.

Where You’ll Work

Our Gloucester site is located in a business park near junction 11A of the M5, providing easy access to our local customer base. Situated on the outskirts of the Cotswolds, you’re never far from scenic views or a lunch-time walk.

Why You Should Join Us

We believe everyone has a responsibility to create an environment that encourages you to bring your whole self to work, with the time, trust, and freedom to succeed.

We are committed to Equal Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion, supported by employee-led resource groups such as Women In Roke, Neurodiversity, Inspire (LGBT+), ME (Majority Ethnic), Veterans, and Disability, which contribute to making Roke a great place for people from all backgrounds.

Mental health and wellbeing are also priorities. We have Mental Health First Aiders and Champions to support a healthy, stigma-free workplace and promote positive wellbeing.

The Benefits and Perks

• Flexi-time: Working hours to suit you and your life
• Annual bonus: Based on profit share and personal performance
• Private medical insurance: Includes cover for existing conditions
• Holiday: 25 days plus public holidays and your birthday off
• Chemring Share Save: Monthly savings into a 3- or 5-year plan

Clearances

Due to the nature of this role, you must be eligible for DV clearance. You should be a British Citizen and have resided in the UK for the last 10 years.

The Next Step

Click apply and submit an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.