Senior Backend Engineer

Chartsign Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company based in Coventry is looking for a skilled developer to lead the creation of secure, scalable cloud-native backend systems. This role requires extensive experience with AWS services, strong Python proficiency, and an understanding of infrastructure automation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build reliable APIs and maintain high operational standards. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges and guiding best practices, join us for an impactful opportunity.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in designing and implementing backend architectures using AWS services.
• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with infrastructure automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of secure, scalable backend systems leveraging AWS.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to build REST APIs and data pipelines.

Skills

AWS services (S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, ECS)

Python

Infrastructure automation (Terraform, AWS CDK)

Containerised development (Docker, Kubernetes)

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Overview

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead the development of secure, scalable, cloud-native backend systems leveraging AWS, Python, and modern orchestration frameworks. Ideal candidates will demonstrate extensive experience in designing and implementing backend architectures using AWS services such as S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, and ECS. Strong proficiency in Python, infrastructure automation with Terraform or AWS CDK, and containerised development with Docker and Kubernetes are essential. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions, including building REST APIs, data pipelines, and event-driven systems.

Your expertise in CI/CD pipelines, code quality, and data workflows will be vital in maintaining high standards and operational excellence. Join us to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment where innovation and technical excellence are valued.

If you thrive in solving complex challenges and guiding engineering best practices, this is the opportunity for you.