Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Overview

Develop and lead scalable backend systems and APIs for a carbon-reduction platform.

Key Responsibilities

• backend development
• api design
• system architecture
• code review
• project leadership
• technical mentorship

Tasks

-Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team culture -Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and continuously improve code quality within the team. -Lead technical projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery. -Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, frontend developers, and DevOps, to define and implement new features. -Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable backend systems and RESTful APIs to support our platform. -Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, applying them to improve the development process and overall system architecture. -Contribute to architectural decisions, system design, and technical direction of the backend platform. -Ensure the security, performance, and scalability of the platform by adhering to industry best practices and coding standards.

Requirements

• python
• django
• react
• aws
• docker
• 5 years

What You Bring

Our goal is to significantly reduce carbon emissions from residential properties across Europe within the next five years. To achieve this, we are building a robust, scalable, and flexible tech platform capable of developing and deploying a range of financial products across multiple geographies. This ambitious challenge requires the expertise of world-class software engineers, and to help drive this vision forward, we are seeking 4 to 5 Senior Software Engineers to join our team. -Experience with Python and Django or similar backend frameworks. -Strong understanding of software architecture, databases, and system performance optimisation. -Familiarity with React or other frontend frameworks and their interaction with backend systems. -Excellent problem-solving skills, strong communication, clarity of thought and the ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. -Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor junior developers, contributing to technical discussions and decisions. -Experience working in cloud environments (AWS, Google Cloud) and familiarity with managing infrastructure in a scalable manner. -4-5 years of professional experience in backend software development. -Knowledge of modern deployment practices such as Docker, Event-Driven Systems, and CI/CD pipelines. -Proven hands-on experience in designing and developing scalable, maintainable systems and RESTful APIs. -Familiarity with secure coding practices and experience writing well-tested, maintainable code. -Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to contribute to cross-functional teams and help shape both the product and the engineering culture.

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Benefits

Company Benefits -Flexible Work Arrangements: Full remote work and flexible working hours to accommodate personal needs and productivity. -Professional Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement, including access to training programs and workshops to enhance your skills. -Paid Time Off: Generous vacation, sick leave, and holiday policies. -Competitive Salary: Offering attractive compensation commensurate with experience and the market. -Healthcare Coverage: Comprehensive private medical plan. -Retirement Plans: HomeServe Money pension plan with company matching to help you invest in your future.

About Homeserve Uk

-Born in Walsall in 1993 as a plumbing emergency service, it has evolved into a global home‑assistance provider. -Today it partners with utilities and insurers to offer 24/7 cover—from leak repairs and boiler breakdowns to drain unclogs and electrical faults. -It expanded across Europe, North America and Japan. -Frequently working through long‑term utility and insurer partnerships, it installs and maintains HVAC systems and emerging energy tech. -Unusual fact: it was the subject of a BBC series ‘Disaster Masters’, documenting its emergency disaster-response work.

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