Software Engineer

Conduktor; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Conduktor is seeking a talented Backend Engineer to join their London team. The role involves developing cutting-edge data streaming tools that integrate seamlessly with existing systems, providing a collaborative environment while focusing on enhancing customer experiences. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in Java and Scala, with experience in enterprise-scale operational needs.

Benefits

Stock options

25 days PTO + public holidays

Top-tier private health insurance package

Employee referral scheme

Company-wide events and team socials

Dog-friendly office

Qualifications

• Strong backend development skills in Java and Scala.
• Experience with data engineering is beneficial.
• Familiarity with enterprise-scale operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain robust, high-performance systems.
• Collaborate with Product and Customer Success teams.
• Improve code quality and engineering processes.

Skills

Java

Scala

Data Engineering

Frontend Integration (REST, GraphQL, OpenAPI)

Code Quality Improvement

Job description

About Conduktor

Conduktor is the Data Hub for operational data and AI. We help enterprises activate the full potential of their operational data—securely, in real time, and across any system. Our platform sits where data is created, turning fragmented data sources into governed, contextual, AI-ready data streams.

We have hubs in London and New York, and we are looking for people who are excited by our mission and who want to share this journey with us. For us, hybrid means being in the office together on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

About the role

We’re seeking a talented and collaborative Backend Engineer to join our London-based team. In this hybrid role, you’ll help us build cutting-edge data streaming tools that simplify Apache Kafka and event-driven architectures for engineering teams.

You’ll ideate and deliver innovative features, ensure seamless system integrations, and collaborate closely with Product, Frontend, and Customer Success teams to create robust and scalable solutions. Join us in shaping the future of enterprise data management while enhancing our development practices and contributing to an exceptional customer experience.

Check out our Github and blog to learn more about us!

What will you be doing?

• Using this tech stack: Java, Scala, Kafka
• Ideating and implementing interesting features for our customers
• Working and collaborating with our Product team to ensure our customer experience is flawless
• Working with our front-end teams (React / Typescript) using Rest, GraphQL and OpenAPI to ensure seamless integration with our UX
• Working with our Customer Success team to ensure our systems are operationally robust for the most mission-critical customer requirements and manageable at enterprise scale
• Bringing your engineering experience to improve our overall code quality, tools and processes. Actively contributing to the development of best practices within the team is important to us as we are always open to new ways of working

What experience are we looking for?

• You have strong backend development skills with a focus on Scala and Java, particularly in building and maintaining robust, high-performance systems
• Experience with data engineering would be beneficial
• Experience using Snowflake would be beneficial
• You design and implement features with a customer-centric mindset, collaborating closely with Product teams to deliver seamless user experiences
• You have experience working with frontend integration technologies such as REST, GraphQL, and OpenAPI, ensuring smooth collaboration with front-end teams (React/TypeScript)
• You’re familiar with enterprise-scale operational requirements, working alongside Customer Success teams to ensure systems meet critical customer needs and maintain operational excellence
• You have a strong track record of improving code quality, tooling, and engineering processes and contributing to best practices within an engineering team.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka and event-driven architectures, including an understanding of data streaming and messaging systems

Perks and Benefits

• Stock options
• 25 days PTO + public holidays
• Top-tier private health insurance package
• Employee referral scheme
• Company-wide events and team socials
• Our office is dog friendly! Our resident pooches Lexi and Honey are always looking for furry colleagues to join them.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fostering an inclusive environment is vital to us, and we want to bring onboard people who share our values. We admire those who love collaborating, strive to learn, and are excited by our mission. If you are interested in this role, we would love for you to apply!

Conduktor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, protected veteran, or parental status.

Learn more about our values through our careers page, and find our latest news on Twitter and LinkedIn.