Backend Software Developer | London, UK

Backend Software Developer

Introduction

Our client is an industry leading company who work closely in the National Security sector.

They are looking for a backend developer to follow Agile methodologies and deliver a new system into unstructured data. You will need experience with Java or Python and Infrastructure & Orchestration platforms.

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Working Patterns and location - Full Time on Site

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs to support application functionality.
• Implement infrastructure-as-code solutions using tools such as Helm, Kubernetes, Terraform, and OpenShift.
• Build scalable, cloud-native solutions on AWS.
• Develop robust, maintainable, and secure code in Java and Python.
• Containerize applications using Docker and integrate them into orchestration platforms.
• Collaborate closely with frontend developers, data engineers, and DevOps teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Contribute to system architecture design, performance tuning, and scalability improvements.

Skills & experience

• Infrastructure & Orchestration: Helm, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Terraform.
• Programming Languages: Java, Python.
• Cloud Platforms: AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, etc.).
• Containerization: Docker.
• Knowledge of unstructured data processing and associated data storage solutions.
• Familiarity with Agile software development practices.
• Problem-solving skills.

Additional benefits

Our client is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion. Their working environment is friendly, innovative and inclusive. They can accommodate flexible working arrangements and support a diverse work-force and those with additional needs.

Please note that the client has determined that the off-payroll working rules will apply to this assignment and therefore this contract will be run through an Umbrella Company. Income tax and primary national insurance contributions will be deducted at source from any payments made to the intermediary.

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