Backend Developer

MyDevs; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

MyDevs is seeking an API‑focused backend engineer to design the APIs, databases and integrations powering our client products. You will translate business needs into robust, scalable services with a strong emphasis on security and reliability across platforms.

You will design and build secure APIs, model and maintain databases, integrate payment and third‑party services, and monitor, debug and scale services to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Relevant hands-on experience in API design and backend development.
• Strong understanding of modern digital tools and practices.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Good written and spoken English communication.
• Portfolio, GitHub or work samples preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and build secure APIs
• Model and maintain databases
• Integrate payment and third-party services
• Monitor, debug and scale services

Skills

API design

Database modeling

Secure coding practices

English communication

Tools

GitHub

Payment integrations

Job description

About the role

Design the APIs, databases and integrations that power our client products.

Responsibilities

• Design and build secure APIs
• Model and maintain databases
• Integrate payment and third-party services
• Monitor, debug and scale services

Requirements

• Relevant hands-on experience in this area
• Strong understanding of modern digital tools and practices
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Good written and spoken English communication
• Portfolio, GitHub or work samples preferred