Remote Senior Backend Engineer – API & Cloud Leader

Media Contacts Ltd; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic software firm is seeking a Lead/Senior Software Developer based in the UK to focus on backend development, particularly on an exciting new product. Ideal candidates will have expert knowledge of Python, Django, and RESTful APIs. This role involves collaborating with internal teams and supervising development operations. While experience in the media or entertainment sectors is a plus, it's not mandatory. This is a remote position, presenting a fantastic opportunity to join a company expanding in the market.

Qualifications

• Expert level of knowledge of backend languages and RESTful APIs.
• Strong eye for designing and maintaining backend platforms.
• Ability to work in a remote team and self-initiate tasks.

Responsibilities

• Work with internal teams to deliver business requirements.
• Supervise daily operations of the development team.
• Manage project risks and set engineering standards.
• Maintain software quality and scalability.

Skills

Backend languages including Python, Django, Flask, Node

Web application architecture best practices

Git development flow

Full stack (HTML, CSS, JS, REST)

Relational Databases (PostgreSQL)

Cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Job description

A dynamic software firm is seeking a Lead/Senior Software Developer based in the UK to focus on backend development, particularly on an exciting new product. Ideal candidates will have expert knowledge of Python, Django, and RESTful APIs. This role involves collaborating with internal teams and supervising development operations. While experience in the media or entertainment sectors is a plus, it's not mandatory. This is a remote position, presenting a fantastic opportunity to join a company expanding in the market.