Hybrid Manchester Lead Backend Architect

NEVER.NO UK LTD; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports technology company based in Manchester is seeking a Lead Backend Engineer to architect their high-performance systems. The role involves owning critical Java-based platforms and driving operational standards in a collaborative environment. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in Java development, with strong skills in Spring Boot and AWS. The position offers a competitive annual salary of £80,000 - £85,000, hybrid working options, and opportunities for direct strategic impact in the sports and entertainment industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working environment

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Java development, specifically with Spring Boot.
• Experience leading complex projects from start to finish.
• Hands-on experience with AWS and Terraform for Infrastructure-as-Code.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and architecture of a Java-based backend platform.
• Translate complex product requirements into technical frameworks.
• Oversee the rollout of new features and maintain system health.

Skills

Java development

Spring Boot

AWS

Infrastructure-as-Code

NoSQL databases

DevOps principles

Communication skills

Tools

Terraform

Job description

A leading sports technology company based in Manchester is seeking a Lead Backend Engineer to architect their high-performance systems. The role involves owning critical Java-based platforms and driving operational standards in a collaborative environment. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in Java development, with strong skills in Spring Boot and AWS. The position offers a competitive annual salary of £80,000 - £85,000, hybrid working options, and opportunities for direct strategic impact in the sports and entertainment industry.