Senior Backend Engineer: Scale High-Throughput APIs

Senior Backend Engineer: Scale High-Throughput APIs

Full-Time 63000 - 77000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Burns Sheehan

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Own and scale high-throughput APIs in a dynamic, event-driven environment.
  • Company: Fast-growing tech platform with multiple engineering teams.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Join a collaborative team and shape the future of technology.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on customer-facing products using cutting-edge technologies.
  • Qualifications: Experience in backend development and a passion for innovative solutions.

The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.

Burns Sheehan is partnered with a fast-growing technology platform scaling multiple engineering teams.

This backend role is the technical anchor on the server side, owning APIs powering the customer–facing product and shaping how the domain evolves.

You’ll work in a high-throughput, event‑driven environment on AWS with Kafka, Postgre SQL and Redis, exploring Rust for performance, and delivering end-to-end impact from problem statement through to release.

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Senior Backend Engineer: Scale High-Throughput APIs employer: Burns Sheehan

Burns Sheehan offers an exceptional work environment in Oxford, where innovation meets collaboration. As a Platform Engineer, you will not only tackle unique engineering challenges but also benefit from a culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With access to cutting-edge technology and a commitment to making a visible impact in the robotics field, this role provides a rewarding opportunity for those looking to thrive in a high-growth technology landscape.

Burns Sheehan

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Backend Engineer: Scale High-Throughput APIs

API Development
High-Throughput Systems
Event-Driven Architecture
AWS
Kafka
PostgreSQL
Redis