Senior Software Engineer

TechNET IT Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consumer technology company is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to design and build scalable backend services using Kotlin and Google Cloud Platform. The ideal candidate will thrive in ambiguous situations and have strong communication skills. Responsibilities include operating backend services, contributing to architecture, and collaborating with diverse teams. This fully remote role is ideal for someone with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to drive projects forward.

Qualifications

• Strong experience building and maintaining production backend systems in Kotlin.
• Hands-on experience working with Google Cloud Platform in live environments.
• Proven ability to create clarity and momentum in ambiguous problem spaces.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate reliable, scalable backend services using Kotlin.
• Own and evolve systems running on GCP, contributing to architecture.
• Collaborate closely with product and other backend engineers.

Skills

Kotlin

Google Cloud Platform

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Job description

6 month contract initially, Outside IR35, Fully remote role (UK/Europe)

A leading global consumer technology company is building products that prioritise safety, equity, and meaningful user experiences. They are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer with strong technical judgment, a high sense of ownership, and the ability to drive work forward even when requirements are not fully defined.

You’ll work primarily with Kotlin and Google Cloud Platform, helping to design, build, and evolve backend systems that support products used by millions of users worldwide. This role suits someone who thrives in ambiguity, executes with focus, and elevates teams through clarity, momentum, and example.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, and operate reliable, scalable backend services using Kotlin
• Own and evolve systems running on GCP, contributing to architecture, reliability, observability, and cost optimisation
• Take loosely defined problems and translate them into clear, actionable technical plans
• Lead backend initiatives from concept through production and iteration
• Proactively identify and resolve blockers across technical, process, and cross-team boundaries
• Collaborate closely with product, mobile, platform, and other backend engineers
• Raise standards for code quality, system design, testing, and documentation
• Contribute to a culture of learning, inclusion, and thoughtful engineering

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience building and maintaining production backend systems in Kotlin
• Hands‑on experience working with Google Cloud Platform in live environments
• Proven ability to create clarity and momentum in ambiguous problem spaces
• A pragmatic, execution‑focused mindset balanced with long‑term architectural thinking
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem‑solving

Nice to Have / Bonus

• Experience with or exposure to PHP, particularly in legacy or hybrid environments
• Ability to collaborate effectively with PHP engineers and support incremental system evolution
• Interest in mentoring or upskilling teammates in Kotlin and GCP
• Experience helping teams adopt or improve cloud best practices
• Background working on high‑scale, consumer‑facing platforms