Backend & DevOps Lead for Microservices & Observability

TESTQ Technologies; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TESTQ Technologies in Sheffield is looking for a seasoned Software Engineer to lead the development of scalable microservices while embracing DevOps principles. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in software engineering, including 3 years in a leadership role, and a solid understanding of modern architectures.

The role demands excellent problem-solving skills, experience with monitoring tools like Grafana, and familiarity with cloud platforms. Join us in shaping the future of our platform while mentoring junior talent.

Qualifications

• 8 years of software engineering experience with at least 3 years in a leadership or technical lead role.
• Solid understanding of DNS, TLS, load balancing, reverse proxies, and microservice architectures.
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Grafana and InfluxDB.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Product Owners to understand requirements and deliver focused items.
• Design and build scalable microservices following DevOps principles.
• Mentor junior developers and promote a high-performing team culture.

Skills

API Gateway

GCP DevOps

Grafana

Java

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related discipline

Tools

KVM

VMware

AWS

GCP

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

TESTQ Technologies in Sheffield is looking for a seasoned Software Engineer to lead the development of scalable microservices while embracing DevOps principles. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in software engineering, including 3 years in a leadership role, and a solid understanding of modern architectures.

The role demands excellent problem-solving skills, experience with monitoring tools like Grafana, and familiarity with cloud platforms. Join us in shaping the future of our platform while mentoring junior talent.