Backend Engineer

About The Company Gold Group is a reputable recruitment agency specializing in connecting talented professionals with innovative organizations across various industries. With a strong focus on technology and digital transformation, Gold Group has built a robust network of clients ranging from startups to established corporations. The company prides itself on delivering personalized recruitment solutions, ensuring that both candidates and employers find the perfect match. Committed to maintaining high standards of professionalism and integrity, Gold Group continuously strives to facilitate career growth and organizational success through its expert staffing services. About The Role Gold Group is partnering with a rapidly expanding technology startup that is seeking a skilled Backend Engineer to join their dynamic engineering team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a high-performance environment where your technical expertise will directly influence the development and evolution of the company's core platform. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining backend systems using Java, Kotlin, and Spring Boot frameworks. You will have significant ownership over critical components of the platform, contribute to architectural decisions, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product managers and stakeholders. This position is ideal for professionals who thrive in fast-paced, innovative settings and are eager to make a tangible impact on a growing business. Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background with proven experience in backend development. Key qualifications include: Recent and substantial commercial experience with Java programming languageHands-on experience with Kotlin in a professional settingProficiency in developing with Spring Boot frameworkAt least 2 years of experience working within a startup or scale-up environmentExperience working in small, agile engineering teams with ownership of projectsDeep understanding of backend architecture, APIs, databases, and distributed systemsAbility to articulate technical decisions, architecture, and trade-offs effectivelyExperience managing the full development lifecycle from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance Responsibilities The successful candidate will be expected to: Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java, Kotlin, and Spring BootCollaborate with product teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutionsMake architectural decisions that optimize performance, reliability, and scalabilityParticipate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to ensure high-quality deliverablesContribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and best practicesIdentify and resolve technical issues related to backend systems, including performance bottlenecks and scalability challengesWork closely with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical specificationsTake ownership of key features and ensure their successful delivery from conception to deployment Benefits The company offers an attractive compensation package including a salary of up to 100,000 plus share options, reflecting the value of your contributions. The role provides flexibility with a hybrid working model requiring only one day per week in London. Additional benefits include opportunities for professional growth within a fast-moving startup environment, exposure to cutting-edge technologies, and the chance to be part of a collaborative team shaping the future of the platform. The organization fosters a culture of innovation, learning, and ownership, encouraging employees to develop their skills and advance their careers in a supportive setting. Equal Opportunity Gold Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics. We believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence and are dedicated to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive and succeed.