Open since Jun 2026
Backend Platform Services EngineerMarkIT Placements · West London
Backend Platform Services Engineer
West LondonOn-site
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Lead Software Engineer (Backend Platform Services) developing backend platform services, solving real problems with C#, Java or Python, and working with SOA, microservices, REST, and cloud infrastructure.
About this role
My client, a startup in London, is looking for a Lead Software Engineer (Backend Platform Services). 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
Problem solving skills
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#GCPHTTPIoTJavaMicroservicesOO ProgrammingPythonREST APISOA
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