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8 Days Ago
Edinburgh, Scotland
Remote
131 Employees
Senior level
131 Employees
Senior level
Internet of Things • Mobile • Other • Software
As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will architect solutions, deploy new features, scale systems for millions of users, and build tools to maintain a high-quality product and continuous uptime. You should have extensive experience in building enterprise-ready platforms and strong knowledge of multiple technologies and frameworks, especially in a high-traffic application environment.
8 Days Ago
Edinburgh, Scotland
Remote
1,300 Employees
Mid level
1,300 Employees
Mid level
Software
The Staff Backend Engineer will enhance Grafana's core architecture for scalability and multi-tenancy while optimizing features based on production insights. Responsibilities include coding, reviewing design documents, mentoring team members, and aligning with stakeholders, as well as participating in on-call rotations to ensure customer experience.
8 Days Ago
Edinburgh, Scotland
Remote
147 Employees
Junior
147 Employees
Junior
Blockchain
The Rust Engineer will work on developing cutting-edge wallet solutions focusing on Account Abstraction and backend systems. Responsibilities include optimizing performance for Rust backend systems, understanding smart contracts, and building innovative blockchain applications.
8 Days Ago
Edinburgh, Scotland
Remote
219 Employees
Senior level
219 Employees
Senior level
Blockchain • Machine Learning • Financial Services • Cryptocurrency
As a Back-End Software Engineer at XBorg, you will build and scale backend systems, optimize performance, monitor system metrics, prioritize security, develop and maintain APIs, and troubleshoot technical issues. You'll work with high traffic and large datasets while implementing efficient and secure solutions.
8 Days Ago
Edinburgh, Scotland
Remote
95 Employees
Mid level
95 Employees
Mid level
Fintech • Financial Services
The Senior Backend Developer will lead the development and maintenance of backend services, focusing on scalable code, API design and management, database management, performance optimization, and security practices. They will mentor team members, collaborate with frontend developers, and ensure systems are scalable and maintainable, while staying updated on industry trends.
9 Days Ago
Edinburgh, Scotland
53 Employees
Senior level
53 Employees
Senior level
Fintech • Payments • Software • Financial Services
The Backend Kotlin Developer will develop and maintain software components for Kody's financial services platform, troubleshoot system issues, participate in code reviews, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve development processes.
9 Days Ago
Edinburgh, Scotland
Remote
44,000 Employees
Mid level
44,000 Employees
Mid level
Healthtech • Pharmaceutical
The Java Developer will be responsible for the administration, support, and monitoring of Java Applications and the Genesys Cloud environment. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting application issues, performing bug fixes, and enhancing existing systems.
10 Days Ago
Edinburgh, Scotland
Remote
1,465 Employees
Mid level
1,465 Employees
Mid level
Software • Cybersecurity
As a Mid-Senior Backend Engineer in the Nord Checkout team, you will design and develop scalable microservices, write maintainable code, collaborate across teams for feature development, and engage in R&D for tackling technical challenges while ensuring robust system design and good documentation.
12 Days Ago
Edinburgh, Scotland
Remote
Senior level
Senior level
Cloud • HR Tech • Professional Services • Software
The Senior Backend Engineer will architect, build, and improve search systems and AI/ML services, optimizing backend processes and API design for high reliability and low latency. The role includes code reviews, maintaining documentation, participating in meetings, and on-call support while ensuring effective collaboration and continuous learning.
13 Days Ago
Edinburgh, Scotland
Remote
60 Employees
Mid level
60 Employees
Mid level
Software
The Staff/Senior Software Engineer will work on the backend of a SaaS product, taking ownership of the full development lifecycle, including planning, execution, testing, and production support. Responsibilities include discussing issues, designing features, and ensuring code quality while collaborating effectively in a remote team environment.
16 Days Ago
Edinburgh, Scotland
Remote
57 Employees
Senior level
57 Employees
Senior level
Mobile • Software
As a Staff Software Engineer - Backend, you will lead a software development team to build and enhance a Ruby-based API for mobile dating apps. Responsibilities include collaborating across teams, managing large-scale web applications, debugging, developing solutions, and ensuring timely project delivery.
16 Days Ago
Edinburgh, Scotland
Remote
1,213 Employees
Expert/Leader
1,213 Employees
Expert/Leader
Information Technology • Mobile • Consulting
As a Staff Back-End Engineer, you'll drive technical standards, lead backend engineers, conduct code reviews, and help team members overcome technical challenges. You will also contribute to the architectural design and assist in technical interviews while implementing new technologies to enhance efficiency.
17 Days Ago
Edinburgh, Scotland
Remote
6,766 Employees
Senior level
6,766 Employees
Senior level
Software
As a Staff Software Engineer on the Flywheel Partner Product team, you will develop impactful production code, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and implement experiments to enhance user experiences. The role emphasizes leadership, innovation, and problem-solving to support HubSpot’s product initiatives and growth.
18 Days Ago
Edinburgh, Scotland
Remote
147 Employees
Senior level
147 Employees
Senior level
Blockchain
The Backend Developer will design and optimize backend systems, support feature development across platforms, define infrastructure for service deployment, and engage with users to enhance product direction. They will also contribute to team culture and collaboration while ensuring high-quality implementations.
18 Days Ago
Edinburgh, Scotland
Remote
147 Employees
Mid level
147 Employees
Mid level
Blockchain
As a Backend Engineer at Trust Wallet, you will develop and optimize backend features, define deployment strategies for backend services, ensure high service level agreements through monitoring, and contribute to team culture during new hire integrations.
18 Days Ago
Edinburgh, Scotland
Remote
147 Employees
Senior level
147 Employees
Senior level
Blockchain
As a Backend Golang Developer at Trust Wallet, you'll design systems, develop and optimize backend features, and define service infrastructure. You'll collaborate with teams to enhance product direction through user feedback and ensure systems effectively support millions of users across multiple platforms.
18 Days Ago
Edinburgh, Scotland
Remote
505 Employees
Entry level
505 Employees
Entry level
Payments • Transportation • Financial Services
As a Back-End Developer at Gozem, you'll handle server-side logic, data exchange management, and database maintenance while ensuring high performance for user requests. You'll develop clean code, troubleshoot bugs, and integrate front-end elements. Collaboration with global teams and providing training to internal teams are key responsibilities.
20 Days Ago
Edinburgh, Scotland
Remote
700 Employees
Senior level
700 Employees
Senior level
Cloud • Mobile • Sales • Software
As a Senior Backend Engineer at Aircall, you will design and develop scalable voice solutions, mentor team members, optimize platform performance, and ensure high quality and security standards. You will work with AWS and various back-end stacks to deliver business-critical features for customers.
20 Days Ago
Edinburgh, Scotland
Remote
179 Employees
Senior level
179 Employees
Senior level
Information Technology
The Senior Backend Developer will develop and refactor services, build APIs, migrate applications, write test code, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with other developers. They must focus on technical excellence and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
20 Days Ago
Edinburgh, Scotland
Remote
326 Employees
Mid level
326 Employees
Mid level
Sports
As a Weekend Backend Engineer, you will develop microservices for a high-traffic sports betting platform, focusing on stability and scalability. Responsibilities include working with project managers on feature development, conducting code reviews, diagnosing production issues, and mentoring junior team members, all while following a Friday-Tuesday shift.
20 Days Ago
Edinburgh, Scotland
Remote
326 Employees
Mid level
326 Employees
Mid level
Sports
The Backend Engineer role involves developing microservices focused on scalability for a high-traffic sports betting website. The engineer will collaborate with product owners and other team members, engage in code reviews, troubleshoot production issues, and mentor junior developers. There's an opportunity to work with a modern tech stack, including Spring Boot and container solutions.
20 Days Ago
Edinburgh, Scotland
Remote
451 Employees
Entry level
451 Employees
Entry level
Consulting
As a Backend .Net Developer, you will build software using the .NET framework, create applications from scratch, configure systems, and provide user support. Your role involves writing functional code, collaborating with teams, and ensuring software design and architecture align with user needs.
20 Days Ago
Edinburgh, Scotland
Remote
2,030 Employees
Senior level
2,030 Employees
Senior level
Fintech • Financial Services
As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will collaborate with diverse teams to develop and support various aspects of Monzo. You will utilize tools like Go, Cassandra, and Kubernetes to solve customer problems and enhance the product. A strong emphasis is placed on continuous learning and working across multiple disciplines.
21 Days Ago
Edinburgh, Scotland
Remote
326 Employees
Senior level
326 Employees
Senior level
Sports
As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will develop highly scalable microservices and mobile internet backends for millions of users. Collaborate with product owners to implement features, participate in code reviews, and mentor junior team members. You will also respond to support calls and may have on-call responsibilities depending on tenure.
21 Days Ago
Edinburgh, Scotland
85,636 Employees
Senior level
85,636 Employees
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
As a Lead Backend Developer, you will design, develop, and maintain backend infrastructure, ensuring high-quality software. Responsibilities include leading a software development team, hands-on coding, developing project roadmaps, liaising with Product Owners, and managing technical risks.
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