Senior Backend Engineer

83zero Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design and maintain APIs and backend services. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience, strong skills in Python and TypeScript, and a solid grasp of Agile methodologies. This fully remote position offers a chance to innovate within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in backend or fullstack software development.
• Deep understanding of API technologies.
• Experience connecting UI frameworks to backend systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality APIs and backend services.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Skills

Python

TypeScript

Bash

API technologies (REST, GraphQL, XML-RPC)

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Senior Backend Engineer | Fully Remote | Full Time

Are you a seasoned backend engineer with a passion for building scalable APIs and robust backend systems? We're looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our development team and help shape the future of our platform.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality APIs and backend services
• Architect scalable software solutions and contribute to system design
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize performance across systems
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends

What You'll Bring

• 6+ years of experience in backemnd or fullstack software development
• Strong proficiency in Python, TypeScript, and Bash
• Deep understanding of API technologies (REST, GraphQL, XML-RPC)
• Experience connecting UI frameworks to backend systems
• Solid grasp of Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Nice to Have

• Experience with frontend frameworks (React, Angular, jQuery)
• Familiarity with Linux systems, virtualization, and networking
• System programming experience in C

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team where your ideas and expertise will help drive innovation. We value clean code, thoughtful architecture, and continuous learning.