Backend Engineer - Contract Location: Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh or Bristol Contract: Initial 3 months, with view to extend Rate: Up to £800 per day Working Pattern: Hybrid We're looking for an experienced Backend Engineer to join a high-profile technology programme focused on building an enterprise connectivity and orchestration platform. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a modern platform that enables secure enterprise integrations, AI agent workflows, knowledge access and business process automation . You'll be working across backend engineering, distributed systems, APIs, cloud-native technologies and event-driven architecture, collaborating closely with AI Engineers, Data Scientists, Enterprise Architects and Security teams. The Role You will be responsible for designing, developing and optimising scalable backend services that form the core of the enterprise integration and orchestration platform. Key responsibilities include: Design, develop and maintain backend services using Java, Python and/or Node.js Build secure and scalable REST APIs for enterprise applications and AI services Develop microservices-based architectures supporting orchestration, workflow automation and knowledge access Implement event-driven solutions using technologies such as Kafka and Pub/Sub Develop enterprise authentication and authorisation solutions using OAuth, SAML and SSO Build and manage integrations through API Gateways , focusing on security, reliability and performance Develop and deploy cloud-native applications using containers and modern cloud/platform technologies Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment and release management Establish strong observability, monitoring, logging and alerting capabilities Contribute to technical design reviews, engineering standards and best practices Work closely with AI Engineers, Data Scientists, Enterprise Architects, Security teams and business stakeholders What We're Looking For We're interested in engineers with strong backend development experience and a background in building enterprise-scale, distributed and highly available platforms . Strong experience in several of the following would be highly beneficial: Java, Python or Node.js REST APIs and microservices Kafka, Pub/Sub or other event-driven technologies Kubernetes / OpenShift and containerisation OAuth, SAML and SSO API Gateways and enterprise integrations Cloud-native development CI/CD and DevOps practices Distributed systems and high-availability architectures Observability, monitoring and operational tooling Enterprise Integration Platforms AI/Agent Orchestration Platforms Why Join? This is an opportunity to work on a next-generation enterprise technology platform , combining backend engineering, cloud, distributed systems and AI-driven automation . You'll be joining a technically ambitious programme where your work will directly contribute to how enterprise systems, data and AI services securely connect and operate at scale. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
Backend Engineer 1861 - McGregor Boyall employer: McGregor Boyall
Join a leading global Investment Management firm in London, where you will thrive in a dynamic hybrid work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company offers competitive salaries, generous bonuses, and comprehensive benefits, alongside opportunities to take ownership of impactful regulatory initiatives. Experience a supportive work culture that values strong stakeholder relationships and encourages professional development, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
