Thought Machine - Senior Back End Engineer I
Requirements
• Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in modern backend languages (ideally Go or Python) and experience building distributed, cloud-native systems (Kubernetes, AWS/GCP, gRPC, PostgreSQL). • Problem Solving: A proven track record of breaking down ambiguous, and complex problems into clear, deliverable milestones. • Production Operations: Experience supporting high-throughput systems in production environments and diagnosing complex issues across distributed systems. • Egoless Collaboration: A highly collaborative, feedback-receptive mindset focused on finding the best outcomes for our clients and business rather than defending personal preferences. • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build consensus and document technical designs clearly.
Responsibilities
• Design, implement and develop scalable, performant microservices using best practices. • Write automated unit tests, integrate tests, etc. • Interfacing with other engineering teams to ensure that features are added in a structured and coherent way. • Managing and debugging your deployments from testing environments all the way to production. • Translating customer requirements into trackable tickets. • Essential • 6+ years of experience as a Software Engineer. • Experience with either Python or Golang. • Experience in developing automated tests as an integral part of the development cycle. • Interest in working on client-facing projects, conducting scoping and defining deliverables. • Desirable • Knowledge of banking / finance. • Experience with AWS or other cloud providers. • Familiar with databases (SQL or noSQL). • Experience with client/server software architectures & networking, or microservice architectures. • Experience using orchestration tools such as Kubernetes or Mesos. • Experience of either managing a team, or a desire to manage a team in the future. • Experience developing and deploying AI-powered applications. • Experience with user-centered design principles with a proven ability to build self-service platforms that enhance developer productivity and autonomy.
Benefits
• Voluntary Pension Plan (match up to 5%) • Private Healthcare Insurance • Comprehensive Life Insurance • 25 days holiday plus public holidays • Two charity days a year • Daily Meal Allowance • Access to outstanding learning materials and courses • Sports and hobby clubs, subsidised by Thought Machine • All the latest tech you need • Huge range of healthy (and not-so-healthy) snacks, smoothies and drinks • A talented and experienced team as your colleagues • An environment where we encourage learning and progress • We actively hire candidates who demonstrate technical excellence in their field and welcome people of all ages and backgrounds, providing everyone with equal access to professional development. You are encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't accurately match the job description. We also encourage applications from those with different abilities, including candidates with ADHD, autism, dyslexia or dyspraxia.
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