CONTRACT BACKEND ENGINEER – INSIDE IR35

Searchability; Manchester, Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 138,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchability is seeking a Backend Engineer to join an enterprise technology and AI transformation programme, delivering scalable Python-based backend services on GCP with Java and Node.js across the stack.

The role is a 3-month initial contract, paying £750–£800 per day inside IR35, with hybrid work requiring 2 days on-site in Manchester or Leeds.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial Python backend engineering experience.
• Strong GCP / Google Cloud Platform experience.
• Experience with Java and Node.js.
• Strong REST API and microservices experience; event-driven architectures.

Responsibilities

• Designing and building scalable backend services, primarily using Python.
• Developing and integrating secure REST APIs across enterprise applications and AI services.
• Working with Java and Node.js across the wider technology environment.
• Building cloud-native services and solutions within GCP.
• Developing microservices to support orchestration, integration and workflow automation.
• Building event-driven solutions using Kafka / PubSub.
• Supporting AI and AI Agent integration across enterprise platforms.
• Building secure, resilient and production-ready services within a complex enterprise environment.

Skills

Python backend

AI

Tools

Python

GCP

Java

Node.js

REST APIs

Kafka

PubSub

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

BACKEND ENGINEER – PYTHON / GCP / JAVA / NODE.JS / AI

£750–£800 per day | Inside IR35 | 3-month initial contract | Manchester or Leeds | Hybrid

THE DETAILS

• £750–£800 per day
• Inside IR35
• Initial 3 months with likely extensions
• Manchester or Leeds
• 2 days per week on-site

We’re looking for an experienced Backend Engineer to join a major enterprise technology and AI transformation programme, working through a leading Managed Service Provider.

This is an initial 3‑month contract with likely extensions, offering £750–£800 per day Inside IR35 and requiring 2 days per week on-site in Manchester or Leeds.

You’ll be working within a complex, enterprise-scale environment, building scalable backend services and integration platforms that support AI solutions, enterprise systems and business process automation.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Designing and building scalable backend services, primarily using Python
• Developing and integrating secure REST APIs across enterprise applications and AI services
• Working with Java and Node.js across the wider technology environment
• Building cloud-native services and solutions within GCP
• Developing microservices to support orchestration, integration and workflow automation
• Building event-driven solutions using Kafka / PubSub
• Supporting AI and AI Agent integration across enterprise platforms
• Building secure, resilient and production-ready services within a complex enterprise environment

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• Strong commercial Python backend engineering experience
• Strong GCP / Google Cloud Platform experience
• Experience with Java and Node.js
• Strong REST API and microservices experienceExperience with Kafka, PubSub or event-driven architectures
• Experience delivering solutions within large-scale enterprise environments
• Experience working with AI, Generative AI or AI Agent solutions
• Exposure to Kubernetes, containerisation, CI/CD and enterprise authentication would be beneficial

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a major enterprise programme at the intersection of backend engineering, cloud, integration and AI.

KEY SKILLS

Backend Engineer / Python / GCP / Google Cloud Platform / Java / Node.js / REST APIs / API Integration / Microservices / Kafka / PubSub / Event-Driven Architecture / AI / Generative AI / GenAI / AI Agents / Cloud Native / Kubernetes / Containers / CI/CD / Enterprise Integration / Enterprise Technology