Backend Engineer

TESTQ Technologies LTD.; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TESTQ Technologies LTD. is seeking an experienced technical lead for a DevOps Platform Engineering/SRE role in the UK. You will own end-to-end software delivery, design scalable microservices, and guide cross-functional teams across design through deployment.

You will drive platform modernization, implement robust monitoring, handle production incidents, and mentor junior engineers while partnering with stakeholders to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in CS or related field.
• Experience leading DevOps Platform Eng/SRE teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Product Owners to break down requirements into deliverables.
• Design and develop scalable, observable microservices.

Skills

Leadership

DevOps

SRE

Web tech

Service meshes

Observability

Troubleshooting

Production incidents

Stakeholder mgmt

Mentoring

Linux/Unix

Cloud platforms

Docker/Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

VMware

KVM

Job description

• Partner with Product Owners to understand requirements and break them down into deliverable work items
• Design and develop scalable resilient and observable microservices
• Own the complete software delivery lifecycle from design through deployment
• Deliver solutions within agreed timelines while maintaining engineering quality standards
• Provide production support and resolve complex incidents
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement permanent fixes for recurring issues
• Act as a technical consultant for platform users and application teams
• Collaborate with crossfunctional technology teams and stakeholders
• Manage technical debt and drive platform modernization initiatives
• Maintain strong security and vulnerability management practices
• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices
• Contribute to DevOps Platform Engineering and Site Reliability Engineering initiatives
• Continuously improve platform reliability performance and supportability

To be successful in this role you should have

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
• 8 years of Software Engineering experience
• At least 3 years in a Technical Lead DevOps Platform Engineering or SRE role
• Strong understanding of Internet and Web technologies including HTTP DNS TLS and Load Balancing
• Strong knowledge of Reverse Proxies Service Meshes and API Gateways
• Experience with Monitoring and Observability platforms such as Grafana and InfluxDB
• Understanding of TimeSeries Databases and Data Visualization concepts
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Experience managing and resolving critical production incidents
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in globally distributed teams
• Strong learning mindset and ability to quickly adopt new technologies
• Experience mentoring engineers and driving knowledge sharing
• Strong LinuxUnix administration knowledge is desirable
• Experience with KVM or VMware virtualization is beneficial
• Experience with AWS GCP or Azure cloud platforms is advantageous
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes is preferred