2556 IT & Software Developer jobs in the UK
Back End Developer - City of London
£60,000 - 90,000
High Holborn 326-330, City of London
£60,000 - 90,000
Requirements
Must:
- DV security clearance is essential.
- Proven experience as a backend or software engineer delivering production systems.
- Strong coding ability in Java, Python and/or JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Solid understanding of backend engineering fundamentals, design patterns and API design.
- Experience working in Agile teams (e.g. Scrum, Kanban).
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Experience building backend services on cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
- Familiarity with microservices and containerisation.
- Experience with DevSecOps tooling (e.g. GitLab, Jenkins, Atlassian).
- Understanding of security best practices and OWASP principles.
- Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB) is beneficial.
Responsibilities
- Design and build backend services and APIs, delivering features end-to-end in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Develop cloud-native and containerised applications using technologies such as Java (Spring Boot), Python (FastAPI), Node.js and modern datastores.
- Build solutions within an Agile and DevSecOps environment, embedding security and quality throughout the delivery lifecycle.
- Integrate backend services into CI/CD pipelines, supporting automated testing and deployment.
- Ensure systems are reliable, resilient and scalable, applying Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles.
- Collaborate closely with frontend developers, architects, DevOps engineers and client stakeholders.
- Help clients and users understand technical trade-offs and make informed product decisions.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and engineering best practice across teams.
Description
We are a leading company in the Defence and National Security sector, seeking DV cleared Backend Developers to support high-impact programmes. Our role involves designing, building, and operating secure, cloud-native backend services that underpin mission-critical national systems. We work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, fostering continuous improvement and engineering best practices. Join us to make a significant impact while enjoying a dynamic workplace that values innovation and teamwork.
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