Senior Backend Engineer - AI-Driven FinTech Data Platform

Translucent; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic tech company in London is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to enhance its AI-driven platform. You will be instrumental in designing robust services, optimizing data pipelines, and improving API performance. Ideal candidates possess strong backend engineering skills, a solid understanding of SQL and database architecture, and a passion for data-driven solutions. Join us to be part of a fast-paced startup environment with opportunities to influence product direction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend engineering experience, ideally in data-intensive systems.
• Strong skills in SQL and database design with proven experience in optimisation.
• Solid programming skills in Python, Go, Kotlin or similar backend languages.
• Experience designing and maintaining production APIs (REST/gRPC).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement backend services for APIs and integrations.
• Own database performance and reliability.
• Build high-throughput ingestion pipelines with Kafka.
• Collaborate with engineers to turn customer workflows into reliable systems.

Skills

Backend engineering experience

SQL and database design

Programming skills in Python, Go or Kotlin

API design and maintenance

Cloud platforms knowledge

Understanding of data pipelines

Exposure to AI-powered frameworks

Collaboration and communication

Education

5+ years of backend engineering experience

Tools

PostgreSQL

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

ClickHouse

ElasticSearch

Job description

A dynamic tech company in London is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to enhance its AI-driven platform. You will be instrumental in designing robust services, optimizing data pipelines, and improving API performance. Ideal candidates possess strong backend engineering skills, a solid understanding of SQL and database architecture, and a passion for data-driven solutions. Join us to be part of a fast-paced startup environment with opportunities to influence product direction.