Senior Backend Engineer

Posted 20 days agoViewed
80000 - 85000 GBP per year
United Kingdom, Spain, PortugalFull-TimeSoftware Development
Company:Pleo
Location:United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal
Languages:English
Seniority level:Senior
Skills:
AWSBackend DevelopmentLeadershipPostgreSQLSoftware DevelopmentKotlinKubernetesMicroservicesProblem SolvingMentoring
Requirements:
Expertise in server-side languages, especially Kotlin, and experience with distributed systems, microservices, and cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Kubernetes). Proficiency with relational databases like PostgreSQL, testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Testcontainers), and observability tools like Grafana. Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset to mentor and upskill your teammates. A proven ability to lead large projects, manage ambiguity, and maintain high standards for code quality and reliability. A passion for innovation and driving impactful solutions within a fast-paced scale-up environment.
Responsibilities:
Lead initiatives to design, build, and maintain scalable microservices primarily using Kotlin. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions across Platform, Services, SMB, and other domains. Analyze system performance and implement optimizations to ensure high reliability and scalability. Participate in code reviews, post-mortems, and provide mentorship to other engineers. Proactively address technical debt and guide the team through technical challenges and migrations.
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