I'm looking for a Lead Backend Software Engineer to shape backend architecture, drive engineering excellence, and guide teams... Read more
I'm looking for a Lead Backend Software Engineer to shape backend architecture, drive engineering excellence, and guide teams building high‑performance digital products used at scale. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll influence technical strategy, mentor engineers, and ensure backend systems are robust, secure, and future‑ready.
What you’ll be doingLead backend architecture – Define and evolve scalable, secure, high‑performance backend systemsSet engineering standards – Champion best practices, secure coding (OWASP), and high‑quality deliveryHands‑on technical contribution – Support critical backend work and review complex codeGuide teams & mentor engineers – Facilitate design discussions, code reviews, and technical decision‑makingImprove tooling & CI/CD – Enhance pipelines, build processes, and operational workflowsDrive continuous improvement – Reduce technical debt and introduce modern backend approachesSupport compliance – Ensure systems align with standards such as ISO27001 and PCIWhat we’re looking forStrong backend engineering experience with Java (11 ) & Spring BootEvent‑driven architecture expertise – Kafka or similarCloud experience – ideally AWS; Kubernetes knowledge beneficialDeep understanding of microservices, REST APIs & distributed systemsExperience with SQL/NoSQL databasesStrong CI/CD, automated testing & DevOps awarenessAbility to influence technical direction across teamsComfortable communicating technical risks to non‑technical stakeholdersHybrid working- London or Newcastle 3 month rolling contract Outside IR35 Read less
