Senior Backend Developer

Inspire People; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Backend Developer for a public sector contract focused on transforming crime data management. This role involves designing and implementing backend infrastructure, developing APIs, and managing CI/CD pipelines in AWS. Candidates should have strong proficiency in Java or Kotlin, along with knowledge of AWS and secure data handling. This unique position offers a chance to contribute to law enforcement and community safety with a flexible hybrid work model.

Benefits

Impactful work

Professional growth

Innovative environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in backend development, ideally within a microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in modern Java or Kotlin for backend development.
• Strong knowledge of AWS infrastructure, including deployment, hosting, and service management.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement backend infrastructure to process crime data.
• Develop APIs for secure data exchange between systems.
• Build and deploy microservices for data ingestion and processing.

Skills

Proven experience in backend development

Proficiency in modern Java or Kotlin

Strong knowledge of AWS infrastructure

Experience with secure data handling

Familiarity with cloud-based monitoring tools

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Commitment to creating reusable solutions

Familiarity with data science integration

Job description

Overview

Senior Backend Developer (Java/ Kotlin). Public Sector Contract. Transform Crime Data Management and Make a Difference. Up to £700 a day Inside IR35. 6 Month contract. Hybrid working from a hub of UK wide offices.

Join the Electronic Monitoring team, a dedicated group focused on revolutionising the way crime data is processed and utilised. This role is pivotal in supporting Police Forces, Probation Officers, and the Acquisitive Crime Hub team. The mission is clear: reduce neighbourhood crime, prevent re-offending, and enhance the effectiveness of electronic monitoring.

Why This Assignment:

• Impactful Work: Contribute to a project that directly supports law enforcement and community safety.
• Innovative Environment: Be at the forefront of developing backend infrastructure that processes crime data efficiently.
• Professional Growth: Engage with cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, enhancing your skill set and career trajectory.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Backend Developer:

• Design and implement backend infrastructure to process crime data CSV files received from the police.
• Develop APIs for secure data exchange between systems.
• Build and deploy microservices for data ingestion and processing workflows.
• Host and execute algorithms or data science models within backend services.
• Ensure secure data handling and compliance with justice-related data requirements.
• Manage CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment in AWS environments.
• Utilise cloud-based monitoring, logging, and scaling tools to maintain system reliability and performance.

Skills and Experience Required for the Senior Backend Developer:

• Proven experience in backend development, ideally within a microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in modern Java or Kotlin for backend development.
• Strong knowledge of AWS infrastructure, including deployment, hosting, and service management.
• Experience with secure data handling and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with cloud-based monitoring, logging, and scaling tools (e.g., CloudWatch, ECS, Lambda).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, meeting delivery timelines and project milestones.
• Commitment to creating reusable, scalable solutions for future projects across Probation.
• Desirable: Familiarity with data science or machine learning integration in production systems.

This role offers a unique chance to make a tangible impact on community safety and justice. If you possess the skills and passion to drive this mission forward, consider joining the EMAC team and contribute to a safer, more efficient future.

Inspire People is acting an employment business for this requirement.