Senior Backend Engineer

Understanding Recruitment — United Kingdom · Posted ~2 days ago

Senior Full-time Hybrid Visa History ✓

Skills

Kotlin Java Spring Boot Backend Development Software Engineering

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Summary

A senior backend engineering role at a growing technology company building scalable software systems. The role involves designing backend services, improving performance, and contributing to technical direction.

Highlights

Senior engineering opportunity with flexible work, equity participation, professional development support, and ownership of impactful backend systems.

Description

Do you love coding with Kotlin? Have you worked in a fast-paced start-up environment? 🚀 Senior Backend Engineer – AI transforming the future 🚀 📍 Location: Hybrid in London approx. 1-2 days a week (flexible work hours) 💰 Compensation: Up to £105k + bonus + equity We are very excited to have just partnered with a rapidly rising AI infrastructure company that’s transforming how development and QA teams create, manage, and test high-quality data at speed and scale. They’ve built the first API-driven data generation platform that enables organisations to generate better-than-production test data in minutes, without the never-ending manual work or compliance risks. Having just received their Series A funding, they’re hiring Senior Backend Engineers with Kotlin (or a combination of Java & Kotlin experience) to build new product features, improve performance and scalability, and help define technical direction within a growing engineering team. A Senior Backend Engineer will have: Start-up or scale-up experienceBSc in Computer Science or STEM subject from Russell Group universityHave worked in product-focused tech companiesKotlin(Can have also worked with with Java)Spring Boot You will enjoy many great benefits too: Flexible work hoursBonusShare optionsPersonal development budgetPrivate healthcare, dental and eye careDrinks and snacks provided in officeCollaborate social team, working & learning from very smart engineers Currently with a team across Europe, they are looking to expand their London team and build a close-knit team, combining collaborative face-to-face working with the flexibility of working from home. They provide a highly flexible, trusting, and supportive environment where engineers are empowered to take ownership. As strong advocates for equality, they are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes fairness, diverse perspectives, and equal opportunities at every level. If you have worked with Kotlin in a fast-paced, product-focused startup environment, apply now for this fantastic Senior Backend Engineer opportunity!