Senior Backend Engineer — Remote Data Systems Lead

IntelliSense.io; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IntelliSense.io is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer for a fully remote role based in the UK. You will design and implement scalable data systems and own major platform components, liaising with clients when needed.

You will work on data-processing features across sites, mentor juniors, and contribute to architecture reviews. Proficiency in Java and Node.js, SQL, REST/SOAP, Kubernetes, Docker, and Python is preferred.

Qualifications

• Solid software engineering experience with data systems.
• Proficiency in Java and Node.js.
• Strong SQL skills across relational and NoSQL databases.
• Hands-on experience with REST and SOAP web services.
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker.
• Familiarity with Python.
• Excellent communication in distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement reusable data-processing features across sites and product teams.
• Lead feature breakdown and planning at a service level.
• Maintain and improve technical documentation.
• Set and uphold code review standards, including testing and coverage.
• Contribute to architecture discussions and technology reviews.
• Support and oversee implementation work across sites.
• Identify and address technical debt.
• Investigate and resolve bugs.
• Mentor and support junior developers.

Skills

Java

Node.js

SQL

REST

SOAP

Kubernetes

Docker

Python

Message queues

Distributed teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

IntelliSense.io is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer for a fully remote role based in the UK. You will design and implement scalable data systems and own major platform components, liaising with clients when needed.

You will work on data-processing features across sites, mentor juniors, and contribute to architecture reviews. Proficiency in Java and Node.js, SQL, REST/SOAP, Kubernetes, Docker, and Python is preferred.