via ats_lever · 12 June 2026 ·1 day ago

Senior Backend Engineer (New Business)

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UK Full-time
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Accountabilities:

  • Own the design, development, and maintenance of robust backend services primarily using Ruby on Rails, ensuring code is scalable, testable, and maintainable.

  • Build and enhance distributed systems and services involving technologies such as Kafka, GraphQL, Docker, Kubernetes, and modern cloud infrastructure.

  • Collaborate with infrastructure engineers to ensure seamless integration between application code and platform-level systems.

  • Write automated tests, perform code reviews, and contribute to maintaining high engineering standards across the team.

  • Participate in system design discussions, helping define architecture decisions that balance performance, reliability, and long-term maintainability.

  • Continuously improve engineering processes, contribute ideas, and support knowledge sharing across the team.

  • Mentor peers and contribute to raising the overall technical bar of the engineering organization.

Requirements


The ideal candidate has strong backend engineering experience with a deep understanding of distributed systems and modern software practices. You should be comfortable working in fast-paced environments, solving ambiguous technical problems, and making trade-offs across performance, scalability, and maintainability.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in backend or web development using Ruby and Ruby on Rails.

  • Strong experience with SQL databases and data modeling in production environments.

  • Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles, software architecture, and automated testing practices.

  • Experience working with or exposure to distributed systems and event-driven architectures (Kafka is a plus).

  • Familiarity with GraphQL and modern backend service design is highly valued.

  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate multiple technical approaches and choose the most effective solution.

  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly and collaborate across teams.

  • A proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for delivered work.
Benefits:
  • Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and market benchmarks

  • Remote-first or flexible working arrangements

  • Opportunity to work on high-scale, modern backend systems and cutting-edge technologies

  • Strong engineering culture focused on learning, experimentation, and continuous improvement

  • Professional development opportunities and exposure to advanced distributed systems

  • Collaborative environment with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams

  • High-impact work contributing directly to product and platform evolution

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