We are seeking a skilled Backend Developer to help us enhance our i2 products and services, which are used around the world by national security, law enforcement, military, and commercial organisations.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining new capability to an existing large customer base. If you are passionate about creating efficient and scalable solutions, have a strong command of backend technologies, and are eager to collaborate within a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.
This permanent position will be performed on a remote basis with a requirement to visit the Office in Cambridge, UK as and when there is a business need to do so (circa 2 days per month).
The Role
In performing this position, your core duties and responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to):
* Working closely with product architects, designers, and other developers to analyze project requirements, and define project scope, goals, and timelines
* Designing, developing, testing and deploying web applications using Python and Java
* Ensuring seamless integration of user-facing elements with backend services for maximum performance and responsiveness
* Designing and developing server-side logic using Python, Java and related frameworks
* Implementing efficient algorithms and data structures to optimize application performance
* Deploying applications to various hosting environments, ensuring proper configuration and performance optimization
What we are looking for
* A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
* Proven experience (3+ years) in Java software design and implementation
* A solid understanding of backend development using Python
* Knowledge of web service architectures
* Knowledge of data storage solutions, including relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL MS SQL)
* Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization (e.g., Docker) is a plus
* Knowledge of DevOps practices and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) is desirable
* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Our Technology Stack
* Frontend App Framework - Javascript / TypeScript / React
* Frontend State Management - Mobx
* Backend – Java REST/GraphQL Services
* CI / CD - GitHub / CircleCI
* Cloud - AWS