Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Medical insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development

Hybrid work in London

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a backend focus to join a dynamic product development team in London. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs powering core services, with emphasis on robust architecture and maintainable code.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in backend development, strong knowledge across languages (Python, Java, C#, Node.js, Go) and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), plus experience with containers and RESTful API design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional backend software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in at least one backend language (Python, Java, C#, Node.js, Go).
• Solid understanding of relational and non-relational databases, RESTful API design, and system architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable backend services and APIs using modern languages and frameworks.
• Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and QA to define requirements and deliver high-quality software.
• Optimize application performance, database queries, and system architecture for efficiency and scalability.
• Write clean, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code, participating in code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices.

Skills

Python

Java

C#

Node.js

Go

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

REST APIs

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer with a strong backend focus to join their dynamic product development team in East London . You will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend systems and APIs that power our client's core services. This position requires a deep understanding of software architecture, database management, and best practices for building robust, maintainable code. You will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers, contribute to architectural decisions, and drive technical excellence within the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable and reliable backend services and APIs using modern languages and frameworks.
• Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and QA to define requirements and deliver high-quality software.
• Optimize application performance, database queries, and system architecture for efficiency and scalability.
• Write clean, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code, participating actively in code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.
• Mentor junior engineers, share knowledge, and contribute to improving engineering best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Strong proficiency in at least one backend language (e.g., Python, Java, C#, Node.js, Go).
• Solid understanding of relational and non-relationad databases, API design (RESTful), and system architecture.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and conferences.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment in East London with hybrid flexibility.