Lead Backend Engineer - Technologist in Newcastle upon Tyne

Lead Backend Engineer - Technologist in Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne Full-Time 117000 - 130000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
All The Top Bananas

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design and implement core application logic, build APIs, and oversee server environments.
  • Company: Join a scaling FinTech in a vibrant Newcastle office with a collaborative culture.
  • Benefits: Earn up to £130k, enjoy 25 days holiday, Bupa healthcare, and a generous pension.
  • Other info: Dynamic work environment with career growth, social events, and flexible hours.
  • Why this job: Lead innovative projects, shape product vision, and make a real impact in tech.
  • Qualifications: 2.1 BSc in Computer Science, strong software engineering experience, and excellent communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 117000 - 130000 £ per year.

Lead Backend Engineer / Developer (Python Type Script API) Newcastle onsite to £130k Are you a technologist who enjoys working with a range of programming languages and liaising with clients?

You could be joining a scaling Fin Tech within the consulting division of the Newcastle office.

What's in it for you: Salary to £130k + Bonus 25 days holiday Bupa healthcare Generous pension contribution Continuous career development opportunities Social team atmosphere with a range of events and early finish for drinks on Fridays Relocation assistance (within the UK) Your role: As a Lead Backend Engineer you'll design and implement the logic behind core applications, build APIs and microservices that handle data processing, business rules and third-party integrations and oversee the configuration and upkeep of secure, reliable server environments, working with a range of programming languages and technologies, dependant on the client environment.

You'll work closely with internal teams and customers to gather detailed requirements through meetings and workshops and help shape the product vision and roadmap by offering technical insight and feasibility guidance, remaining hands-on with architecture and design.

You will be a technical leader, instilling best practices, conducting code reviews, mentoring and collaboratively problem solving to help your team remove any blockers and delivery high quality software.

Location: You'll join colleagues in brand new Central Newcastle offices on a full-time basis (Monday to Friday), working hours 0900-1800 with some flexibility.

The offices are well equipped and offer fantastic views across the City and the local countryside, many employees walk or cycle in (onsite showers available!).

About you: You have achieved a minimum 2.1 BSc in Computer Science or similar technical discipline from a top tier / Russel Group university, backed by A's at A-level You have strong software engineering experience with a range of technology e. g.

C#, .

Net, Python, Type Script, C++, Rust, RESTful APIs, Vue. js, React, Postgre SQL, CI/CD, Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), Dev Ops You have advanced communication and client relationship building skills gained within a consultancy environment You have strong business acumen You're a technologist who enjoys collaborating and problem solving You have a good knowledge of modern software engineering best practices across the full software development lifecycle You have a thorough understanding of Computer Science fundamentals such as OOP, Data Structures, Design Patterns, Algorithms You're excited to join a start-up in a role that you can shape and influence Apply now to find out more about this Lead Backend Engineer / Developer opportunity.

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We think you need these skills to ace Lead Backend Engineer - Technologist in Newcastle upon Tyne

Python
TypeScript
API Development
Microservices
C#
.Net
C++