Backend Software Engineer
£75,000 – £104,000 / yr base salary
Posted 8 Jul 2024
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- Expected experience
- 3+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Remote
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | £75,000 – £104,000 / yr |
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Northflank is a cutting-edge cloud platform enabling developers to build and ship highly scalable, full-stack applications faster than ever before. We are a venture-backed company, and our platform is used by tens of thousands of developers worldwide in production.
We are currently looking for a backend software engineer to join our team of passionate, dedicated professionals. As a backend software engineer at Northflank, you will play a crucial role in building core technology and contributing to the platform's stability, performance, and product roadmap.
This position is remote.
Timezone: Working hours aligned with UTC ± 2 hours
Key Responsibilities:
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Design and implement scalable backend systems and APIs
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Optimize database performance and data structures
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Develop and maintain microservices architecture
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Ensure high availability and fault tolerance of our systems
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Collaborate with front-end developers and DevOps teams
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Participate in code reviews and technical discussions
Requirements:
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3+ years of experience in backend development
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Proficiency in languages such as Go, Python, or Node.js
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Strong knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL)
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Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
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Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience with distributed systems and message queues
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Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
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Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
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Knowledge of CI/CD practices and tools
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Contributions to open-source projects
We offer a competitive salary, equity, and benefits package, and the opportunity to be part of a fast-growing startup at the forefront of the cloud-native revolution.
If you are passionate about infrastructure software and want to join a dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you!
Compensation
The compensation for this role will depend on a number of factors including but not limited to: skill set, experience, training, and location. The salary range is between £45k-£100k.