Senior Backend Engineer, Education Tech (Hybrid/Remote)

MyEdSpace; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative education technology company in the UK is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join their mission of transforming education. This role requires strong backend engineering experience in Java and a clear understanding of engineering fundamentals. You will be responsible for designing and building backend services, contributing to architectural decisions, and ensuring the performance and reliability of systems. The position offers flexibility with a hybrid or remote work model, making it an ideal role for ambitious engineers looking to make an impact.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation

Bonus opportunities

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 7+ years commercial experience as a Software Engineer.
• Strong backend engineering experience, ideally in Java.
• Clear, thoughtful communication suited for a remote-first environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and build backend services in Java.
• Work with existing PHP systems and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Implement maintainable APIs and backend features.

Skills

Backend engineering experience in Java

Engineering fundamentals understanding

DDD fluency

Value-driven mindset

Operational maturity

Modern engineering practices

Clear communication skills

T-shaped mindset

Tools

Java

AWS

Job description

An innovative education technology company in the UK is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join their mission of transforming education. This role requires strong backend engineering experience in Java and a clear understanding of engineering fundamentals. You will be responsible for designing and building backend services, contributing to architectural decisions, and ensuring the performance and reliability of systems. The position offers flexibility with a hybrid or remote work model, making it an ideal role for ambitious engineers looking to make an impact.