Senior Backend Engineer, Devices Cloud — Remote

Life360; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Backend Engineer to build and operate cloud services for connected devices. In this remote-first role, you will design scalable systems that manage telemetry and device state globally. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience with backend development in Java, Go, or Python, and strong skills in cloud infrastructure and microservices. Enjoy competitive benefits and the opportunity to impact millions of users worldwide.

Benefits

Flexible PTO

401(k) plan with company matching

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Free Life360 Platinum Membership

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience building backend services in Java, Go, Python, or similar languages.
• Experience with microservices architecture, RESTful API design, and distributed systems.
• Strong skills with cloud infrastructure, container orchestration, and deployments.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend services that support device connectivity and telemetry.
• Collaborate with firmware, mobile, and product teams to define APIs and workflows.
• Deliver scalable, resilient systems in a microservices environment.

Skills

Java

Go

Python

Microservices architecture

RESTful API design

AWS

Container orchestration

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

AWS

Kafka

DynamoDB

Docker

Job description

A leading technology company is seeking a Backend Engineer to build and operate cloud services for connected devices. In this remote-first role, you will design scalable systems that manage telemetry and device state globally. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience with backend development in Java, Go, or Python, and strong skills in cloud infrastructure and microservices. Enjoy competitive benefits and the opportunity to impact millions of users worldwide.