Junior Backend Engineer

All Response Media; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic tech company in Greater London is seeking a motivated Backend Engineer to design and develop backend services using Python. The ideal candidate will be an early-career engineer with a strong foundation in Computer Science and a passion for scalable systems. Responsibilities include working with cloud-native services such as AWS, containerizing services with Docker, and collaborating with data teams. This role provides an opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment with various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Free fruits and breakfast on Mondays

Private healthcare with Vitality

Flexi Fridays

Annual company socials

Life cover 4x salary

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals including OOP, data structures, and algorithms.
• Hands-on experience with React, whether from university work, personal projects, or internships.
• Basic understanding of cloud services, preferably AWS.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python as the primary language.
• Apply good software engineering practices including object-oriented programming, modular design, and testing.
• Work with cloud-native services primarily AWS.

Skills

Python

Problem-solving

Communication

Object-oriented programming

Team collaboration

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

React

Job description

Backend Engineer Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Backend Engineer with a strong foundation in Computer Science and a passion for building modern backend systems. The ideal candidate will have solid programming fundamentals, experience with Python, and an interest in developing scalable systems and automation. This role is well-suited to a newly qualified graduate or early-career engineer who is eager to grow, learn from experienced developers, and contribute to a wide range of backend and cloud-based projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python as the primary language.
• Apply good software engineering practices including object-oriented programming, modular design, and testing.
• Work with cloud-native services (primarily AWS) including Aurora, Load Balancers, Security Groups, Lambda, and S3.
• Implement logging and monitoring using CloudWatch, DataDog, or equivalent.
• Containerize and orchestrate services using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Support Data Engineering teams using Airflow and DAG-based data workflows.
• Collaborate with the Data Science team to support data and model needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Strong understanding of Computer Science fundamentals, including OOP, data structures, and algorithms.
• Proficiency in Python and solid familiarity with JavaScript.
• Hands‑on experience with React, whether from university work, personal projects, or internships.
• Basic understanding of cloud services, preferably AWS.
• Experience building or consuming REST APIs.
• Familiarity with Git, testing methodologies, and software engineering best practices.
• Understanding of relational databases (SQL) and basic NoSQL concepts.
• Strong problem‑solving ability, initiative, and willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well within a collaborative team.

Desired Skills

• Exposure to TypeScript and modern React tooling such as hooks, context, or Redux.
• Exposure to Kubernetes, Helm, or Infrastructure‑as‑Code.
• Understanding of Airflow or other workflow orchestration tools.
• Familiarity with Snowflake, DOMO, or similar data platforms.
• Interest in AI Engineering or LLM‑based features.
• Knowledge of PHP for occasional legacy system support, with training provided.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and daily drinks, free fruits, breakfast on Mondays and lunch on Fridays.
• Private healthcare with Vitality (50% off at Virgin Gyms!) and eye test.
• Flexi Fridays and time off on your birthday.
• Annual company away day and socials – we’re all about the socials!
• Life cover 4x your annual salary, enhanced sick pay, income protection.
• Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme.