Senior Backend Engineer - Cloud, AI & Distributed Systems

Traveltechessentialist; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel technology company in the United Kingdom seeks a seasoned engineer to design, develop, and maintain robust systems across various domains. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in building high-performance backend services, preferably using Kotlin. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional tech solutions for travelers and optimizing AI/ML capabilities. The position requires leadership in system architecture and a data-driven approach to problem solving, ensuring operational excellence.

Benefits

Travel perks

Generous time-off

Flexible work model

Career development resources

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong proficiency in system design, API design, and data modeling.
• Hands-on experience designing large-scale distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, robust systems across multiple domains.
• Develop application logic, APIs, and data models aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality, full-stack solutions.

Skills

Software engineering fundamentals

Data structures

Algorithms in Java or Kotlin

System design

Distributed systems

High-performance backend services

Experience with AI-assisted tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Kotlin

AWS

Kubernetes

Job description

A leading travel technology company in the United Kingdom seeks a seasoned engineer to design, develop, and maintain robust systems across various domains. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in building high-performance backend services, preferably using Kotlin. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional tech solutions for travelers and optimizing AI/ML capabilities. The position requires leadership in system architecture and a data-driven approach to problem solving, ensuring operational excellence.