Backend Engineer - Databases and APIs

We are looking for a Backend Engineer to lead our API and database development. In this role, you will own the data layer that powers our platform. This role sits at the intersection of data architecture and backend engineering.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in backend development with a strong focus on databases
• Deep expertise in PostgreSQL, including schema design, indexing, query optimisation, and stored procedures
• Strong proficiency in Python, with hands-on experience using FastAPI or similar frameworks
• Experience designing data models for complex, multi-source systems
• Hands-on experience building large-scale integrations with third-party APIs
• Solid understanding of data consistency, transactions, and failure-handling patterns
• Experience with AWS data services (RDS, S3, MongoDB, Redis)
• Strong SQL skills and the ability to write efficient queries on large datasets
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot)

Benefits

• 27 days holiday per year
• Pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Discounted dental insurance
• Enhanced maternity/parental leave
• Cultural stimulation allowance
• Half days off before bank holidays
• Emergency care days for dependants
• Up to 5 days volunteering leave per year
• Up to 10 days special emergency leave per year
• Season Ticket loan
• Payroll Giving Scheme