Backend Engineer (Java) - Up to £60k

Few&Far; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering healthcare startup is seeking a Backend Product Engineer to join their hybrid-remote team in London. You will have the opportunity to work on core backend systems, product features, and collaborate closely with leadership and product teams. The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of experience, a strong foundation in Java and Spring, and is passionate about tackling healthcare challenges. Join a team dedicated to making a significant impact in real-world healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ experience in a backend engineering role.
• Strong foundation in Java and Spring frameworks.
• Experience in a startup or fast-paced environment.
• Degree in a STEM subject (Engineering, Physics, Maths, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work on core backend systems and product features.
• Collaborate with product and leadership teams.
• Scale a platform used in real-world healthcare.

Skills

Java

Spring

AWS

Microservices

Terraform

Startup experience

Strong communication

Education

Degree in a STEM subject

Tools

Terraform

AWS

Job description

📍 Hybrid-Remote: City of London (1-2 days per week)

Did you know conditions like Dementia and Parkinson’s disease affect millions globally, yet care is still largely reactive?

We’re working with a pioneering startup changing that.

This team is building the world’s most advanced neurological monitoring platform turning everyday smartphones into clinically validated tools that provide real-time insights to clinicians and care teams.

Already live with the NHS and expanding across the US, their technology enables:

• Greater confidence for both clinicians and families

With a 50/50 gender-balanced team and strong technical leadership, they’re now looking to make a key backend hire as they scale thoughtfully

This is a Backend Product Engineer position with real ownership. You’ll join a small, high-calibre team where:

• You’ll touch everything, from core backend systems to product features
• Work closely with product and leadership
• Help scale a platform already being used in real-world healthcare settings
• Java 21, Spring (core to the interview process), AWS, microservices, Terraform

What They’re Looking For

• 2-4 years’ experience (likely your 2nd company)
• Strong foundations in Java and Spring
• Background in a startup, scale‑up or fast‑paced environment
• Degree in a STEM subject (Engineering, Physics, Maths, etc.), ideally from a top university
• Excellent communication skills. You’ll work with technical & non-technical stakeholders
• Someone who genuinely cares about the mission

Why Join?

• Be part of a mission tackling some of the most complex challenges in healthcare
• Join at a stage where your impact is visible and immediate
• Collaborate with a tight-knit, high-quality team