Backend Engineer: Build Event-Driven Data Platforms

Manchester Digital; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment platform business seeks a Backend Engineer to join their Enterprise Architecture team. The role involves building event-driven solutions and collaborating with diverse engineering teams. Candidates should have strong skills in C# and/or Java, and experience in developing services and APIs. The position offers excellent opportunities for professional development and is based in Salford, UK.

Benefits

Starting holiday entitlement of 25 days

Choice of pension schemes

Discretionary bonus scheme

Health Cash Plan

Free gym membership

Personal development programmes

Social events throughout the year

Qualifications

• Strong experience in developing services and APIs using C# and/or Java.
• Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with event streaming technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Build solutions that democratise access to data and events.
• Responsible for the full software lifecycle.
• Mentor engineers and agile teams.
• Work in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

C# or Java

Relational and NoSQL databases

Git-based source control

CI automation systems

Event streaming (e.g. Kafka, Kinesis)

Docker and Kubernetes

Solution and architecture design

Agile

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Self-starter and flexible

Job description

A leading investment platform business seeks a Backend Engineer to join their Enterprise Architecture team. The role involves building event-driven solutions and collaborating with diverse engineering teams. Candidates should have strong skills in C# and/or Java, and experience in developing services and APIs. The position offers excellent opportunities for professional development and is based in Salford, UK.