Posted 3 months ago
Backend Developer
West London, United KingdomRemote
AI Summary
A backend developer role at a London startup, responsible for writing and maintaining backend services using C#, Java or Python, working with SOA and microservices over HTTP/REST on cloud infrastructure.
About this role
Backend Developer
My client, a startup in London, is looking for a Backend Engineer. For full details, please apply.
At A Minimum, We Would Expect
-Enthusiasm for developing technologies to solve real problems
-Demonstrable coding skills
-Confidence to challenge our engineering customs and practices
-Overwhelming desire to ‘do the right thing’ for customers
Preferred Skills and Experience
Technical Depth
C#, Java or Python
Understanding of SOA and Microservices, HTTP and REST
Awareness of cloud infrastructure
Patterns and Practice
Problemsolving skill
OO programming and design
Coding Standards
Familiar with Agile framework
Team and Leadership
Good communicator, willing to share and teach
Team player
Strong leadership
Education and Certification
Computer Science degree
Beneficial Experience
Worked on IoT products
Delivered product or services in cloud, e.g. Google Cloud, AWS, Azure
Benefits
Competitive salary
Stock options – When we succeed, you will too
30 days holiday + bank holidays
Your choice of equipment
Great office environment with good coffee and free beer
Skills
AgileAWSAzureC++CloudGCPHTTPIoTJavaMicroservicesPythonREST APISOA
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